OUTFLOAT Meaning and
Definition
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Outfloat is a verb that refers to the act of surpassing or exceeding someone or something in terms of floating or staying afloat. It is the action of remaining buoyant or above the surface of a liquid more effectively or for a longer period than another object or individual. When an object or person outfloats others, it means that they are able to maintain their position on top of the water or liquid, while the others sink or lose their buoyancy.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe surpassing or surpassing someone or something in a non-literal sense. For example, one can outfloat their competitors in a business context, meaning they have achieved a higher level of success or are more effective in their work compared to others in the same field or industry.
In essence, outfloating implies an advantage or superiority in terms of floating or staying afloat physically or metaphorically. It conveys the idea of surpassing others and being able to maintain stability, whether it is in water or in a particular area of expertise.
Etymology of OUTFLOAT
The word "outfloat" is a compound word derived from two individual words: "out" and "float".
1. "Out" is a preposition and adverb commonly used to indicate movement away from something or the act of surpassing or exceeding. It comes from the Middle English word "ut" or "oot", which in turn is derived from the Old English word "ūt".
2. "Float" is a verb that means to rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking. It originates from the Middle English word "floten", which is a variant of the Old English word "flotian" that carries the same meaning.
The combination of "out" and "float" results in "outfloat", which refers to the action of floating away or surpassing something in terms of floating.
Conjugate verb Outfloat
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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would be outfloating
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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would have outfloat
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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will outfloat
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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outfloat
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let´s outfloat
to outfloat
PAST
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outfloated
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outfloated
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outfloated
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outfloated
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was outfloating
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PAST PARTICIPLE
outfloated
PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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outfloat
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outfloat
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outfloats
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outfloat
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outfloat
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am outfloating
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
outfloating
PRESENT PERFECT
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have outfloated
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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have been outfloating
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