Swim
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act or instance of swimming.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. To traverse (a specific body of water, or a specific distance) by swimming; or, to utilize a specific swimming stroke; or, to compete in a specific swimming event.
Example sentence: Constantine 'Costa' Gratsos had made his fortune as a lifelong associate of shipping icon Aristotle Onassis. He took a liking to me, became my first mentor, and showed me how to swim in the deep, dangerous waters of business.
Float
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.A tool similar to a rasp, used in various tradesA sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces.An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.A small battery-powered vehicle used for local deliveries, especially in the term milk float.Funds committed to be paid but not yet paid.An offering of shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, normally followed by a listing on a stock exchange.The total amount of checks/cheques or other drafts written against a bank account but not yet cleared and charged against the account.Premiums taken in but not yet paid out.Short form of floating-point number.A soft beverage with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream floating in it.A small sum of money put in a cashier's till at the start of business to enable change to be made.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.To be capable of floating.To drift gently through the air.To drift or wander aimlessly.To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floatingTo move in a fluid manner.To automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.(of currencies) To have an exchange value determined by the markets as opposed to by rule.(of an idea or scheme) To be viable.To cause something to be suspended in a liquid of greater density; as, to float a boat.To propose (an idea) for consideration.To extend a short-term loan to.To allow (the exchange value of a currency) to be determined by the markets.To issue or sell shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, followed by listing on a stock exchange.To use a float (tool).
Example sentence: The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water.