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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as in astern
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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Recent Examples of aft
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2023
In the immediate aftermath, Russian flight controllers attempted to use the European robotic arm, attached to the Russian segment of the station, to observe the aft end of the Soyuz where the leak occurred.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Dec. 2022
David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
Open exterior decks forward and aft allow for a steady sea breeze, as the owner—who was last aboard his yacht in the summer of 2021—used to regularly enjoy.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
At the opposite end, the aft cockpit is perfect for alfresco dining or lounging.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2023
In the immediate aftermath, Russian flight controllers attempted to use the European robotic arm, attached to the Russian segment of the station, to observe the aft end of the Soyuz where the leak occurred.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Dec. 2022
Adverb
Also of note is the Dusk Bar, which sits aft on Deck 10 and is stocked with interesting spirits.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
Open exterior decks forward and aft allow for a steady sea breeze, as the owner—who was last aboard his yacht in the summer of 2021—used to regularly enjoy.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023
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Carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard here and reduce unsprung mass by nearly 60 pounds, while a new front splitter and rear spoiler aid high-speed stability.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Parking will be available in the rear lot by Door 4.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Premium Back Massager Practical, sleek, and top of the line, this back massager is perfect for at-home spa days.—
Maeve Dunigan,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The device, known as the Grappler, was released from where it was installed on the front bumper of a sheriff’s vehicle and onto the fleeing suspect’s back tires.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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But the borrowers who have fallen behind on their debt payments are at risk of even higher stress levels once the debt collection process escalates beyond calls and letters and into the legal system.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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In babies, the measles virus can also cause a rare condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE — when a weakened form of the disease remains behind even after symptoms seem to clear.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The massive horse – the biggest in the race – reared up as he was being led to the starting gate and flipped over backward, tossing his jockey Alex Achard to the ground.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Per the authors, when dolphins flap their tails up and down, the kicking motion pushes water backward and produces swirling currents of varying sizes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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“Aft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aft. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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