float

verb

  • To stay on the surface of water without sinking.
  • To move gently in the air or water.
  • To drift slowly without a specific direction.

noun

  • A thing that helps something stay on top of water, like a toy or a life jacket.
  • A big decoration on a truck or trailer that is used in parades.
  • A drink that has ice cream on top, like root beer float.
  • A piece of wood tied together to float on water, like a raft.


Sentences

  • The balloon can float in the air.
  • A fish can float in water.
  • I like to float on my back in the pool.
  • The leaf will float on the pond.
  • My toy boat can float on the water.

Word Explanation:

  • Float means to stay on top of the water. Like when you throw a ball in the pool and it stays on the surface.

Word in hindi

फ्लोट करना

phloat karna

Other variations in hindi

  • तैरना tairna
  • फ्लोट phloat

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'float' mean?

The word 'float' means to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking. For example, a rubber duck can float on water.

How do you pronounce 'float'?

You pronounce 'float' like this: 'floe-t'. It rhymes with 'boat'.

What is the origin of the word 'float'?

The word 'float' comes from the Old English word 'flōtan', which means to flow or to float.

What is the meaning of 'float' in Hindi?

The word 'float' in Hindi is 'तैरना' (Tairnā).

What is the meaning of 'float' in Kannada?

The word 'float' in Kannada is 'ತೇರು' (Tēru).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know that some animals, like jellyfish, can float in water without swimming? They use their bodies to catch the ocean's currents!

Proverb

"A feather floats on the wind." This means that light things can travel far with a little help.

Quote

"Just keep swimming!" - Dory, Finding Nemo

Mini blog:

The Magic of Floating!

Have you ever seen a balloon float up, up, up into the sky? Just like the colorful butterflies in Eric Carle's books, things that float can be so much fun!

Imagine a big, bright boat gently floating on a sparkling blue lake. Or a fluffy cloud drifting lazily by. When you blow bubbles, they float too!

What else can you think of that floats? Maybe a leaf on a stream or a friendly duck paddling along.

Let’s Explore!

Let’s explore the world of floating things together! What will you find that floats?