aft

Pronunciation

• IPA: /æft/

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Preposition

Preposition aft

1. (nautical) At, close to, or towards the rear of a boat or plane.
   • Synonyms: astern and back
   • Antonyms: fore and forward

   They spent their evening on the ship's deck. One stood fore, the other aft.

   She could see land through the aft windows.