Aloft: meaning, definitions and examples

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aloft

 

[ əˈlɔːft ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

flying

At or to a great height

Synonyms

high up, skyward.

Examples of usage

  • The eagle soared aloft in the sky
  • The hot air balloon drifted aloft over the city
Context #2 | Adjective

position

Up in the air; overhead

Synonyms

high above, overhead.

Examples of usage

  • An aloft platform
  • The flags flying aloft on the mast

Translations

Translations of the word "aloft" in other languages:

🇵🇹 no alto

🇮🇳 ऊपर

🇩🇪 oben

🇮🇩 di atas

🇺🇦 нагорі

🇵🇱 na górze

🇯🇵 高く

🇫🇷 en haut

🇪🇸 en lo alto

🇹🇷 yüksekte

🇰🇷 위에

🇸🇦 فوق

🇨🇿 nahoře

🇸🇰 hore

🇨🇳 在高处

🇸🇮 zgoraj

🇮🇸 uppi

🇰🇿 жоғарыда

🇬🇪 ზემოთ

🇦🇿 yuxarıda

🇲🇽 en lo alto

Etymology

The word 'aloft' originated from Middle English 'on lofte', which means 'on high'. It has been used in English language since the 14th century. The term is commonly associated with aviation and sailing, where it describes objects or actions that are at a great height or above the ground.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,306, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.