aloft
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loft
ˈlɔft
lawft
/ɐlˈɒft/

Definition & Meaning of "aloft"in English

aloft
01

at or to a great height, especially in the atmosphere or sky

Grammatical Information
Examples
The drone hovered aloft, collecting data from high above the trees.
1.1

up in or into the air

aloft definition and meaning
Examples
The eagle circled aloft in search of prey.
02

up the mast or into the rigging on a ship

Examples
During the storm, the sailor was ordered aloft to furl the sails.
03

lifted to a higher state or level

Examples
A sense of triumph carried him aloft after the victory.
01

overhead or suspended above the ground

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
The aloft balloon glowed softly against the evening sky.
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