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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Firefighters quickly found the seat of the fire and stretched a hose line to the rear apartment, McCabe said.
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As the caravan turned right from 61st Street to go south on Kedzie Avenue, Alvarez drove his truck into the rear passenger side of the agents’ vehicle, causing about $1,300 in damage, according to the plea agreement.
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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.
Adverb
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Marathon is going to start bending over backward to attract new players, but it was never supposed to.
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The Jets took a huge step backward this season by completely missing the playoffs after winning the Presidents' Trophy the season before.
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“Aft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aft. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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