Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aft
Adverb, Adjective
/æft/
Definition
Towards the back or rear of a ship or boat.
Examples
- The aft deck is perfect for watching the sunset.
- He took the stairs to the aft cabin quickly.
- They stored their gear in the aft compartment of the boat.
Meaning
Aft is used in nautical contexts to refer to locations or directions that are nearer to the stern or rear end of a vessel.
Synonyms
- rear
- stern
- back
