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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Adjective
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With two cameras each on the front, left, right, and rear, 360-degree coverage is achieved, allowing staff to focus on other aspects of the overall job.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Seoul’s intelligence service briefed lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Monday, saying the main reason for mass casualties is due to the North Korean soldiers' lack of understanding in modern warfare, such as drone target shots and charging without rear fire support.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Doro wat’s significance stretches back generations.—
Lenore T. Adkins,
Bon Appétit,
14 Jan. 2025
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Iran’s current weakness and desperation offer Rouhani and his allies an opportunity to wrest back power.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Most business owners want to build thriving companies and inspire those around them, but calling themselves these five words sends their progress backward.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Hinge forward at your hips, pushing your buttocks backward toward the box.—
Laura Campedelli,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Aft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aft. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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