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aloft
adverb
in the higher atmosphere above the earth
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- LOF
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əˈlɔft
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Meaning
Definitions
adverb
in the higher atmosphere above the earth
“weather conditions aloft are fine”
adverb
at or to great height; high up in or into the air
“eagles were soaring aloft”
adverb
upward
“the good news sent her spirits aloft”
adverb
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
“climbed aloft to unfurl the sail”
In context
Example Sentences
weather conditions aloft are fine
eagles were soaring aloft
dust is whirled aloft
the good news sent her spirits aloft
climbed aloft to unfurl the sail