adv
Uncommon
aft
ahft
Aft (adv) means At or toward the back (stern) of a ship, boat, or aircraft. Example: “The crew moved aft to check the engine room.”
adv
1
At or toward the back (stern) of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
"The crew moved aft to check the engine room."
"Passengers were seated aft of the wing."
adj
1
Located at the rear of a boat, ship, or plane.
"The aft cabin had the best view of the wake."
"An aft door leads out onto the deck."
How to use aft
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToward or at the back of a ship or plane — the opposite of "fore."
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Common pairings
fore and aft
aft deck
move aft
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Word forms
- Plural
- afts
- Comparative
- further aft, farther aft, more aft
- Superlative
- furthest aft, farthest aft, most aft
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Etymology
From Old English æftan ("behind"), related to "after."
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What does “aft” mean?
The word “aft” means at or toward the back (stern) of a ship, boat, or aircraft. In plain terms, toward or at the back of a ship or plane — the opposite of "fore.".
How do you pronounce “aft”?
“Aft” is pronounced ahft (/æft/ in IPA).
How do you use “aft” in a sentence?
Here is “aft” used in a sentence: “The crew moved aft to check the engine room.”
What is the opposite of “aft”?
The opposite of “aft” — its antonyms — are fore and forward.
What part of speech is “aft”?
Depending on how it is used, “aft” can be an adverb and an adjective.
Where does the word “aft” come from?
The word “aft” comes from Old English. From Old English æftan ("behind"), related to "after.".
Is “aft” a common word?
“Aft” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “aft” have?
“Aft” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: at or toward the back (stern) of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
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