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The future tense form of 'float' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb float. Example: They will float down the river on inner tubes. (They will float down the river on inner tubes.)
Definition of “float”
- to rest or remain on the surface of a liquid
- to move gently on the surface of a liquid
- to be suspended in or move through the air
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | float |
| Future Continuous | floating |
| Future Perfect | floated |
Example
The paper boat will float in the bathtub.
Example
They will float lanterns in the night sky.
Example
At this time tomorrow, we will be floating in the ocean.
Example
They will be floating on the lake during their vacation.
Example
By the end of the day, the clouds will have floated away.
Example
She will have floated in all the world's oceans.
