adv

aft

ahft

adv

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishToward or at the back of a ship or plane — the opposite of "fore."

Easily confused with

fore →

Common pairings

fore and aft aft deck move aft

Word Forms

further aft comparative, farther aft comparative, more aft comparative, further aft comparative, farther aft comparative, more aft comparative, afts plural, furthest aft superlative, farthest aft superlative, most aft superlative, furthest aft superlative, farthest aft superlative, most aft superlative

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Etymology

From Old English æftan ("behind"), related to "after."

Antonyms

fore forward

Related Words

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Rhymes for aft

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