aloft

[əˈlɒft]

aloft Definition

up in or into the air; overhead.

Using aloft: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aloft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bird soared aloft.

• Example

  The flag was flying aloft.

• Example

  He threw the ball aloft.

aloft Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aloft

• upward
• skyward
• overhead
• up

Antonyms for aloft

• down
• below
• under

Phrases with aloft

• hold aloft

  to hold something up high, especially as a symbol of victory or celebration

  Example

  The team captain held the trophy aloft.

• cast aloft

  to throw something up high into the air

  Example

  The acrobat cast the batons aloft during the performance.

• set sail aloft

  to hoist the sails of a ship to the highest point on the mast

  Example

  The crew set sail aloft to catch the wind.

Origins of aloft

from Old Norse 'á lopti', meaning 'up in the sky'

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Summary: aloft in Brief

'Aloft' [əˈlɒft] means up in or into the air, often used to describe things that are overhead or elevated. Examples include 'The bird soared aloft,' and 'He threw the ball aloft.' Phrases like 'hold aloft' and 'cast aloft' use 'aloft' to denote holding or throwing something up high, while 'set sail aloft' refers to hoisting the sails of a ship to the highest point on the mast.