aft

[æft]

aft Definition

• 1. toward the stern or rear of a ship or aircraft
• 2. at, near, or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft

Using aft: Examples

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

• Example

  The captain stood at the aft of the ship.

• Example

  The plane's engines are mounted aft.

• Example

  The crew quarters are located aft of the bridge.

aft Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aft

• rearward
• back
• behind

Antonyms for aft

• forward
• front

Phrases with aft

• fore and aft

  along the length of a ship from bow to stern

  Example

  The sailors were busy securing the lines fore and aft.

• aft of the beam

  behind an imaginary line perpendicular to the centerline of a ship

  Example

  The cargo was stowed aft of the beam to maintain balance.

• run aft

  to move toward the stern of a ship

  Example

  The crew was ordered to run aft to adjust the sails.

Origins of aft

from Old English 'æftan'

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Summary: aft in Brief

'Aft' [æft] is an adverb that refers to the stern or rear of a ship or aircraft. It is often used in nautical contexts, as in 'The captain stood at the aft of the ship.' The phrase 'fore and aft' denotes the length of a ship from bow to stern, while 'aft of the beam' refers to a position behind an imaginary line perpendicular to the centerline of a ship.