Meaning: floating on water; not sinking

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The boat remained afloat despite the storm.

Category: Maritime › Boating

Synonyms:

• floating
• buoyant

Antonyms:

• sinking
• submerged

Meaning: the back part of a ship or boat

Part of speech: noun

Example: The captain stood at the aft of the vessel.

Category: Maritime › Boating

Synonyms:

• stern
• rear