aloft
/əˈlɑft/
Meanings
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adjective
At a height above the ground or water.
- "The birds were flying aloft in the clear sky."
- "The hot air balloon rose aloft, carrying the excited passengers."
Pronunciation
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/əˈlɔft/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with aloftloft , lofted , drafted , scafted
Variants
List of all variants of aloft that leads to same resultaloft
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English elofte, from elan 'height' + oft 'placed' or from el 'upper' + hlāf 'loft' or loft 'height'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'aloft' is also used in sailing to describe the height of the sails above the deck.
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In aviation, 'aloft' is used to describe the altitude of an aircraft.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
height: Aloft is related to the concept of height, as it refers to something being at a height above the ground or water.
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elevation: Aloft is also related to the concept of elevation, as it describes something being raised to a higher position.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the term 'aloft' is often used to describe the height at which something is located or the act of raising something to a higher position. In music, there is a song titled 'Aloft in the Barn' by The Avett Brothers.
How to Memorize "aloft"
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visualize
- Visualize a bird flying high in the sky or imagine a hot air balloon lifting off the ground.
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associate
- Associate the word 'aloft' with the feeling of height or the image of something being raised to a higher position.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'A Lofty Flight Over Terrific Heights' to remember the meaning of 'aloft'.
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