Float around

phrasal verb

To move along lightly, without direction or purpose.

A piece of paper was floating around in the air
Visual representation of "float around" - To move along lightly, without direction or purpose

Often appears as...

  • ideas float around
  • rumors float around
phrasal verb

To be circulated or spread without a clear source or direction.

There have been rumors floating around about a promotion
Visual representation of "float around" - To be circulated or spread without a clear source or direction

Often appears as...

  • rumors float around
  • news float around
phrasal verb

To spend time doing things without any clear purpose or direction.

After college, he just floated around for a few years before finding a job
Visual representation of "float around" - To spend time doing things without any clear purpose or direction

Often appears as...

  • float around aimlessly
  • float around town
phrasal verb

To move along lightly, without direction or purpose.

A piece of paper was floating around in the air
Visual representation of "float around" - To move along lightly, without direction or purpose

Often appears as...

  • ideas float around
  • rumors float around
phrasal verb

To be circulated or spread without a clear source or direction.

There have been rumors floating around about a promotion
Visual representation of "float around" - To be circulated or spread without a clear source or direction

Often appears as...

  • rumors float around
  • news float around
phrasal verb

To spend time doing things without any clear purpose or direction.

After college, he just floated around for a few years before finding a job
Visual representation of "float around" - To spend time doing things without any clear purpose or direction

Often appears as...

  • float around aimlessly
  • float around town
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "float around"
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Physical Movement

Use 'float around' to describe something moving lightly through air or liquid.

Illustration for Physical Movement
I watched the bubbles float around in my drink.
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Lack of Control

'Float around' implies movement with no control or guidance, often at the mercy of wind or currents.

Illustration for Lack of Control
The boat began to float around when the engine failed.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Movement

Use 'float around' to describe something moving lightly through air or liquid.

Illustration for Physical Movement
I watched the bubbles float around in my drink.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Lack of Control

'Float around' implies movement with no control or guidance, often at the mercy of wind or currents.

Illustration for Lack of Control
The boat began to float around when the engine failed.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Movement

Use 'float around' to describe something moving lightly through air or liquid.

Illustration for Physical Movement
I watched the bubbles float around in my drink.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Lack of Control

'Float around' implies movement with no control or guidance, often at the mercy of wind or currents.

Illustration for Lack of Control
The boat began to float around when the engine failed.
Visual representation of the word "Float around"

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