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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Airstream In place of the dinette/convertible secondary bed Airstream trailers would typically house in this rear space, Airstream installs the main bedroom area to give owners the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and fresh air from the comfort of bed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling glass panels frame views of the adjacent waterfront and rear outdoor space, which has been arranged to emphasize the waterfront access.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Perfect for a vanity, living room, or anywhere that could use additional seating, this upholstered throne has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon for its softness, back support and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Design for outcomes such as clarity, creativity, and connection and then build backward.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Howard then tried to get Stephenson into a headlock as the former NBA guard pushed him backward.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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“Aft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aft. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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