float

A thing that floats rests on a surface or seems to be unsupported. There are many different things that can float under certain circumstances in the air, on water, and in space.

A balloon floats in the air.
A boat floats on the water.
A bobber also floats on the water. When a fish takes your bait, the bobber stops floating.
People can float on a raft.
People float in space. This astronaut is floating.
Floats are found in parades. (The word "float" is a noun in this sentence.)
You can drink a root beer float. Put root beer and ice cream in a glass and you have a float. (The word "float" is a noun in this sentence.)

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May 9, 2019