AFT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

aft 1 of 2

adjective

as in rear

being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the aft part of the cruise ship turned out to be the quieter section

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aft

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adverb

ˈaft

as in backwards

near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft we stood on the ship's deck facing aft the flight attendant informed us that the plane's exits are located fore and aft

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Adjective

If booking a suite, note that aft ones possess private outdoor hot tubs with amazing views. —

Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2022 Other effective changes include large sliding-glass doors that create a flow between the main salon and the exterior aft deck. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2022

Adverb

This meant the buoyancy tanks needed to shift aft, along with the battery banks and main electronics. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2022 The TenNine’s most immediately apparent design feature, its aft-protruding sole, is also its most important. —

Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2020 See all Example Sentences for aft

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