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1. at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship adverb
   • The captain of the ship ordered the crew to hoist the sails aloft.
2. at or to great height adverb
   • The captain of the ship ordered the crew to hoist the sails aloft.
3. at or to great height adverb
   • Aloft is an adverb that means aboveground, in the air, or high above. It can also be used as an adjective that describes something that is high above the ground.
4. at or to great height adverb
   • The kite soared aloft, high above the trees.
5. at or to great height adverb
   • The eagle circled aloft, looking for prey.
6. at or to great height adverb
   • The hot air balloon drifted aloft, offering a breathtaking view of the countryside.
7. at or to great height adverb
   • The flag was raised aloft, signaling the start of the race.
8. at or to great height adverb
   • The blimp was tethered aloft, providing an aerial view of the stadium.
9. at or to great height adverb
   • The parachutist jumped aloft, freefalling from a great height.
10. at or to great height adverb
    • The balloons were released aloft, ascending into the clear blue sky.
11. at or to great height adverb
    • The weather vane pointed aloft, indicating the wind direction.
12. in the higher atmosphere above the earth adverb
    • The captain of the ship ordered the crew to hoist the sails aloft.
13. upward or skyward adverb
    • The captain of the ship ordered the crew to hoist the sails aloft.