aft
word
/ˈæft/
aft
/ˈɑːft/
ahft
Definition
Towards or at the back part of a ship or aircraft.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in nautical (ships) and aeronautical (aircraft) contexts. "Aft" is relative, meaning towards the back of the vessel. Opposite: "fore" (front). Not used for cars or buildings. Often appears in phrases like "go aft" or "the aft deck."
Spanish: popaPortuguese (BR): popaPortuguese (PT): popaChinese (Simplified): 船尾Chinese (Traditional): 船尾Hindi: पिछला हिस्सा (जहाज का)Arabic: المؤخرة (السفينة)Bengali: পেছনে (জাহাজ/বিমান) - পশ্চাদ্দেশRussian: корма - задняя часть (судна/самолёта)Japanese: 後部 (船・航空機) - 船尾Vietnamese: phía sau (tàu/thuyền, máy bay)Korean: 선미 - 뒤쪽 (선박/항공기)Turkish: kıç (gemi/uçak) - arka tarafUrdu: عقب (جہاز/ہوائی جہاز)Indonesian: buritan - bagian belakang (kapal/pesawat)
Example Sentences
Walk aft to find the engine room.
basic
The passengers sat aft during the trip.
basic
The aft part of the boat is painted red.
basic
If you get seasick, try moving aft for a smoother ride.
natural
The storm damaged the aft deck, but the rest is okay.
natural
Crew members usually sleep aft to avoid engine noise.
natural