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aft

[aft, ahft] / æft, ɑft /
ADJECTIVE
rearward
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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From their tables in the “Northwind’s” aft section, Vaughn, seated with Gonzalez and a group of new acquaintances, says she definitely will return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Two tunnels ran from fore to aft, right beneath the deck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

“Let’s get everyone off the ship and onto the dock,” Willcox said, and padded aft in his bare feet.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

In August, more MAX deliveries were delayed after discovery of the aft pressure bulkhead defect.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024

He returned to the deck and walked slowly aft.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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