afloatadv. & a.[Pref. a- + float.]1. Borne on the water; floating; on board ship.()On such a full sea are we now afloat. (Shak.)2. Moving; passing from place to place; in general circulation; as, a rumor is afloat.()3. Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat.()4. Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded; as, the decks are afloat.()