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 backwards
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
Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2022
Other effective changes include large sliding-glass doors that create a flow between the main salon and the exterior aft deck.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2022
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2022
The TenNine’s most immediately apparent design feature, its aft-protruding sole, is also its most important.
—Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2020
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Adjective
If booking a suite, note that aft ones possess private outdoor hot tubs with amazing views.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2022
Other effective changes include large sliding-glass doors that create a flow between the main salon and the exterior aft deck.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2022
Adverb
This meant the buoyancy tanks needed to shift aft, along with the battery banks and main electronics.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2022
The TenNine’s most immediately apparent design feature, its aft-protruding sole, is also its most important.
—Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aft
Adjective
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Kemp claimed a rear window rolled down and someone inside shot at him.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Brand-specific front and rear elements are completed by double scoop behind the seats that makes the look sporty yet sophisticated.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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More: 'Adult money' and no college debt: Harris and Trump back alternative routes to good jobs Interest continues to grow in vocational and trade programs among young Americans as four-year college enrollments flag.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Tear-out occurs when the drill bit penetrates the material, splintering the back side.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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What emerged from this great leap backward was a diverse efflorescence of art that directly addressed the very things the church ignored.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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There’s a chance Moses’ play takes a meaningful step backward at age 34 and in a brand-new offense.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Aft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aft. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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