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float
Verb
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When you float, it means that your density is lower than the density of the liquid you are in, which makes you be at the surface of the liquid.
As I have a light body, I always float when I go swimming.
float
Noun
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Something which stays on or near the surface of water or another liquid.
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A buoyant used to help balance in water or another liquid.
Attach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.
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A nicely decorated vehicle, to show in a parade or pageant.
That float covered in roses is very pretty.
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
method
Noun
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If you use a method to achieve a goal, then you use a planned process.
It is quite simple to use the method described in Section 7.2 to find the solution.
My preferred method for contacting friends overseas is on the Internet.