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Aft, in naval terminology, is an adjective or adverb meaning,
towards the stern (rear) of the ship, when the frame of
reference is within the ship. Example: "Able Seaman Smith; lay
aft!". Or; "What's happening aft?"    • The corresponding
adjective, in distinguishing one feature of the vessel from
another is after. See the caption to the right. Its antonym is
forward.   • The corresponding preposition is abaft. For
example, the mizzenmast is abaft the mainmast. Its antonym is
before or, in a more clumsy form, forward of.  Aft also
describes the direction of movement within an aircraft; that is,
towards the tail. Example: "Let's go aft." Meaning to pull back
on the yoke. It may also describe the back/tail location or
region within an aircraft cabin. Example: "Aft lavatory."  The
difference of aft and stern is that aft is the inside (onboard)
rearmost part of the vessel, while stern refers