intransitive verb
Definition: To stay on the surface of a liquid or to move lightly through the air without sinking.
Example: The leaves floated gently on the surface of the pond.
noun
Definition: An object that floats on water, often used in fishing or as a decorative display in parades.
Example: The colorful float in the parade attracted everyone's attention.
transitive verb
Definition: To cause something to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking, or to make something move lightly and freely in the air.
Example: The children watched the leaves float on the water.