Aloft
/əˈlɒft/
adverbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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1
In a high position; above the ground.
/əˈlɒft/
adverbneutralBeginner
General
High up in the air.
The kite flew aloft.
💡 Simply: High up in the air
More Examples
2
The flags were waving aloft.
How It's Used
Nautical
"The sails were hoisted aloft."
Literature
"The eagle soared aloft."
From Middle English *aloft, from Old English on lofte "in the air, on high," from on + loft "air, sky, upper room."
Historically, 'aloft' was more commonly used in nautical and literary contexts, but remains prevalent in both.
Memory tip
Think of a loft—a high space—to remember 'aloft' means high up.
Practice
Base: loft
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Usage
15%Spoken
85%Written