floating around
ˈfləʊtɪŋ əˈraʊnd
Definition

Definition of floating around - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

existenceexisting or present but not in a specific place
  • There are a few ideas floating around in my mind.
  • There are rumors floating around about the merger.
  • Several theories are floating around the office.
existing lingering present
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Expressions with floating

floating voten.
vote that is unpredictable because the person is undecided
The floating vote could decide the election outcome.
my back teeth are floatingexp.
have a strong need to urinate
After the long drive, my back teeth are floating.
floating feelingn.
sensation of lightness or weightlessness
After the roller coaster, she had a floating feeling.
floating marketn.
market where goods are sold from boats
The floating market was bustling with tourists and locals.
floating islandn.
dessert of meringue floating on custard
She served a delicious floating island at the dinner party..
free-floatingadj.
floating without attachment or propulsion in water
The algae are free-floating in the pond.

Terms related to floating around

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
floatcirculatingdriftinghoveringpermeatingpervadingroamingubiquitouswandering

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  1. French:dans l'air, ...
  2. German:herumschwirrend, ...
  3. Italian:che girano, ...
  4. Spanish:dando vueltas, ...
  5. Portuguese:a flutuar, ...
  6. Chinese:四处漂浮的, ...
  7. Japanese:存在している, ...
  8. Arabic:مَوْجود هُنا وهُناك, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרַחֵף, ...
  10. Russian:существующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плаває навколо, ...
  12. Hindi:मौजूद, ...
float around
floʊt əˈraʊnd

Definition of float around - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

intr.
1.
physical movementmove gently in the air or water
  • Leaves float around in the pond.
drift glide waft
2.
general presencebe present in a general area or among various people
  • Rumors about the merger float around the office..
hover linger
3.
availabilitybe nearby or easily accessible
  • There are always pens floating around the office.
accessible available handy
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Expressions with floating

floating voten.
vote that is unpredictable because the person is undecided
The floating vote could decide the election outcome.
my back teeth are floatingexp.
have a strong need to urinate
After the long drive, my back teeth are floating.
floating feelingn.
sensation of lightness or weightlessness
After the roller coaster, she had a floating feeling.
floating marketn.
market where goods are sold from boats
The floating market was bustling with tourists and locals.
floating islandn.
dessert of meringue floating on custard
She served a delicious floating island at the dinner party..
free-floatingadj.
floating without attachment or propulsion in water
The algae are free-floating in the pond.

Terms related to float around

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
airdriftfloatgentlyhovermoveswaywatercirculateencompassexistpervade

Examples of float around in a sentence

  • Dust particles float around in the sunlight.
  • Stories about his adventures float around the community.
  • Whispers of the scandal float around the school.
  • Extra chargers float around the conference room.
  • There are always snacks floating around the kitchen.

View all translations of float around

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  1. French:flotter, circuler, ...
  2. German:herumschweben, kursieren, ...
  3. Italian:galleggiare, girare, ...
  4. Spanish:flotar, circular, ...
  5. Portuguese:flutuar, circular, ...
  6. Chinese:漂浮, 流传, ...
  7. Japanese:漂う, 広がる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحَوَّمَ, اِنْتَشَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְרַחֵף, לְהִסְתּוֹבֵב, ...
  10. Russian:плавать, распространяться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плавати, поширюватися, ...
  12. Hindi:बहना, फैलना, ...
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