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aft

Pronunciation: /ɑːft/

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Definition of aft

adverb & adjective

  • at, near, or towards the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft: [as adverb]:Travis made his way aft [as adjective]:the aft cargo compartment

Origin:

early 17th century: probably from obsolete baft (see abaft), influenced by Low German and Dutch achter 'abaft, after'

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