Looking for the meaning of the word ALOFT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ALOFT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Aloft
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old Norse á lopt, á lopti, from á ‘in, on, to’ + lopt ‘air’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈlɒft
Dialects: British English
Definition:
up in or into the air; overhead
Short Definition:up in or into air
Examples:- the congregation sways, hands aloft
- she held her glass aloft
Word: Aloft
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈlɒft
Dialects: British English
Definition:
flying or situated in the air; overhead
Short Definition:flying in the air
Examples:- while the plane is aloft, passengers may get up and move about
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