Definitions and Examples of floating, buoyant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Able to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
Example
The leaves were floating on the surface of the pond.
Able to float or stay afloat in a liquid; having a tendency to rise or float.
Example
The life jacket was so buoyant that it kept him afloat even when he was exhausted.
Key Differences: floating vs buoyant
- 1Floating is a general term that describes an object or substance that can stay on the surface of a liquid.
- 2Buoyant is a more specific term that describes an object or substance that has a tendency to rise or float.
Effective Usage of floating, buoyant
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of different materials and their ability to float or sink in liquids.
- 2Swimming: Use these antonyms to describe the characteristics of swimming aids such as life jackets, floats, and buoys.
- 3Boating: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of boats and their ability to stay afloat in water.
Remember this!
The antonyms floating and buoyant describe objects or substances that can stay afloat in water or other liquids. Use these words to describe the properties of different materials, swimming aids, boats, and their ability to float or sink in liquids.