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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aft
Adjective
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Neither the cops nor the family were ever able to make contact with Simmons who was seen throwing a microwave, a lamp and several pots and pans out a rear window into the back yard.
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But perhaps, more interestingly, the Cybercab will be a front-wheel drive, single-speed automatic – as opposed to a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive on most Tesla EVs.
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To stay close, Aracely left her life in Los Angeles behind.
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Shahsavani followed behind until the Waymo turned right in the area of Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills, the kids still hanging out the windows.
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Thousands of miles away in New Jersey, Venezuelan immigrants have been checking for updates from back home.
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His back fin breaks the surface after the fly has floated past.
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The music stops abruptly as the Grammy winner breathes deeply and even seems to stumble backward at one point.
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First, hinge at your hips, bringing the kettlebell backward between your legs.
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“Aft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aft. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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