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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 their inflatable rafts. (They will float down the river on their inflatable rafts.)
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
She will float on a raft in the river.
Example
At this time tomorrow, the balloons will be floating in the sky.
Example
They will be floating on their backs in the pool.
Example
By the end of the day, the boats will have floated for hours.
Example
They will have floated in different bodies of water.
