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aloft

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈlɔft/ · UK /əˈlɒft/

aloft means: High in the air, or moving up into the air.

adverb

HIGH UPC1

High in the air, or moving up into the air.

  • She held the flag aloft.
  • The balloon stayed aloft for hours.
  • Strong winds carried the leaves aloft.

Similar words: up, high up, overhead

Opposites: below

Common phrases: hold something aloft, remain aloft

preposition

ABOVEC2

High above something, in the air.

  • Birds flew aloft the sea.
  • The moon shone aloft the sleeping town.
  • A dark shape rose aloft the trees.

How to use it: aloft something (The eagle soared aloft the valley.)

Similar words: above, over

Opposites: below, beneath

Common phrases: aloft the sea, aloft the earth

Questions about aloft

What does aloft mean?

High in the air, or moving up into the air.

What is aloft in other languages?

Türkçe: havada · Español: en alto · Français: en l’air · Deutsch: in der Luft · Italiano: in alto · 日本語: 空中に

How do you pronounce aloft?

In American English /əˈlɔft/; in British English /əˈlɒft/.

How do you use aloft in a sentence?

She held the flag aloft. The balloon stayed aloft for hours.

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