Meaning of 'aloft'

Find the meaning of the word ‘aloft’

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Meaning of ‘aloft’

4 definitions found.

aloft

adverb

in the higher atmosphere above the earth

Example: "weather conditions aloft are fine"

adverb

at or to great height

adverb

upward or skyward

Example: "The good news sent our spirits aloft."

adverb

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

Example: "climbed aloft to unfurl the sail"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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