AFT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of aft

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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adverb

ˈaft

as in astern

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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This plug protected one of the 59 screws attaching the aft heatshield to the Apollo 8 command module in December 1968. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 The belly attachment catches browns, and the aft attachment catches rainbows. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026

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This meant the buoyancy tanks needed to shift aft, along with the battery banks and main electronics. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2022 First developed by Wien Air Alaska, the plane featured a flexible partition that could be moved forward or aft, depending on the amount of cargo being shipped. — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for aft

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Fiat is also dreaming of a rear spoiler that could provide aero in its usual configuration, and rotate to hold the front wheels of two bicycles in place when the Multiplay is in pickup mode.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
The rear exterior door of restaurant located near ware washing area has a gap between bottom of the door and the floor.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of rear

Adverb

Business as usual has left the world's poorest people behind, so far.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
The Miami Hurricanes rallied from a second-half deficit for a thrilling 43-35, come-from-behind double overtime victory over the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of behind

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For rock climbers, there’s Shawangunk Ridge; for hikers there’s Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park; and for the trail runner there’s the 22-mile Wallkill Valley Rail Trail just beyond the hotel’s back door.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
The back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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