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• adverb

1

At, near, or toward the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.

Example

"The captain walked aft to inspect the rudder mechanism."

2

Scottish Often; frequently.

Example

"As the famous Scottish poem notes, the best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley."

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• adjective

1

Situated toward, near, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.

Example

"Passengers were seated in the aft cabin for a smoother ride."

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• noun

1

The rear part or stern section of a ship, boat, or aircraft.

Example

"The crew secured the cargo in the aft of the vessel before departing."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English æftan ('from behind, behind'), derived from a Proto-Germanic superlative root related to 'after'.

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