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Aloft - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

aloft

/əˈlɔft/ /əˈlɒft/

Definition:

Up in the air, high above the ground or a surface.

Synonyms:

airborne, elevated, overhead

Part of Speech:

adverb, adjective

Antonyms:

grounded, below

Common Collocations:

hold aloft, fly aloft, rise aloft

Derivatives:

aloftness (rare), alofted (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "aloft" to describe something suspended or flying high, often in a poetic or descriptive context.

Common Phrases:

hold one's head aloft, keep the flag aloft, soar aloft

Etymology:

From Old Norse "á lopt," meaning "in the air" or "upwards."

Examples:

  • 1. The kite soared aloft in the breeze.
  • 2. She held the trophy aloft for everyone to see.
  • 3. Birds circled aloft above the cliffs.
  • 4. The balloon drifted aloft into the clouds.

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