Synonyms for aft

Most common

astern · rearward

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Adverb

Noun

Antonyms

fore, forward, bow

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Definitions

1. adv. 1

   At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).

Forms

Plural

afts → sterns, baftas, afternoons, poops…

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

back¹, poop¹

5 letters

after², stern¹, bafta, aback²

6 letters

astern

8 letters

rearward

9 letters

afternoon³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (after² = 2 syllables).