aft
gb/ˈæft/ us/ˈæft/
B2
English
~ 8700
hátra, hátul, hátsó
B2
TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] moves aft
During the storm, the crew moved aft to secure the lifeboats.
A vihar alatt a legénység a tat felé ment, hogy rögzítse a mentőcsónakokat.
Passengers seated aft of the wing reported less engine noise.
A szárny mögött ülő utasok kevesebb hajtóműzajról számoltak be.
The sailor walked aft along the deck to reach the stern.
Cargo was shifted aft to balance the aircraft's weight.
He ordered everyone aft, away from the damaged bow.
Learner examples
The sailor walked aft on the ship.
A matróz a tat felé sétált a hajón.
Many people like to sit aft in the airplane.
Sokan szeretnek hátul ülni a repülőgépen.
The crew moved aft because the front was not safe.
They went aft to check the back of the boat.
The boxes were moved aft to change the weight.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "aft" with "after." "Aft" is about place (the back of a ship or plane), while "after" is about time or sequence. Another mistake is using "aft" for cars or general places; it is normally only for ships and aircraft.
Meaning
toward the back of a vessel
Collocations
move aft
|go aft
|step aft
|shift aft
|walk aft
|toward the aft
Synonyms
astern (Also means toward or at the stern of a ship; slightly more strictly nautical than "aft" and not used for aircraft.)
Antonyms
forward (Means toward the front of a ship or aircraft, the opposite end from "aft".)
Themes
travel
|transport
|military
|transportation
Definition
At or moving toward the back part of a ship or plane.
In or toward the rear (stern or tail) of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
hátsó
A1
Usage pattern:
aft [noun]
The aft cabin is reserved for business-class passengers.
A hátsó kabint az üzleti osztály utasainak tartják fenn.
Engineers discovered a crack in the aft fuselage panel.
A mérnökök repedést találtak a törzs hátsó burkolópaneljén.
The ship's aft deck offers the best view of the wake.
Crew members must keep the aft emergency exits clear at all times.
Additional fuel tanks were installed in the aft cargo hold.
Learner examples
Our seats are in the aft cabin of the plane.
Az üléseink a repülőgép hátsó kabinjában vannak.
The aft door is an emergency exit.
A hátsó ajtó vészkijárat.
The ship has a small aft deck for passengers.
They put the heavy boxes in the aft cargo area.
The damage was in the aft part of the boat.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use "aft" like a general adjective for any kind of "back" (for example, "the aft door of my house"). It should normally be used only with parts of ships and aircraft.
Meaning
located in the rear section
Collocations
aft cabin
|aft section
|aft door
|aft fuselage
|aft deck
|aft bulkhead
Synonyms
rear (A general word for the back part of something; "aft" is more specific to ships and aircraft.)
Antonyms
forward (Describes parts located toward the front of a ship or aircraft, the opposite position from "aft" parts.)
Themes
travel
|transport
|military
|transportation
Definition
At the back part of a ship or plane.
Situated in the rear (stern or tail) part of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
Grammar
Dictionary form
aft
IPA
GB/ˈæft/
US/ˈæft/
Syllables & stress
aft (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (aft)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: aft
- Comparative: after
- Superlative: aftest
Word family
Expressions
fore and aft
1/fˈɔɹ ˈænd ˈæft/
fixed phrase
technical
At the front and back of a vessel
In or at both the front and the back parts of a ship, boat, or similar vehicle.
Examples
- Life jackets are stored fore and aft to make them easy to reach from any part of the boat.
- The storm shook the ship fore and aft all through the night.
- Crew members checked the railings fore and aft before setting out.
fore and aft
2/fˈɔɹ ˈænd ˈæft/
fixed phrase
technical
at front and back of a ship
At both the front and the back of a ship; sometimes, in a figurative way, in every part or area.
Examples
- The deck was scrubbed fore and aft before the ship entered port.
- The crew checked the vessel fore and aft for any signs of damage.
- Life jackets are stored fore and aft so passengers can reach them quickly.