[əˈlɒft], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- up in or into the air; overhead
(e.g: the congregation sways, hands aloft)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse á lopt, á lopti, from á ‘in, on, to’ + lopt ‘air’

[əˈlɒft], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- flying or situated in the air; overhead
(e.g: while the plane is aloft, passengers may get up and move about)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse á lopt, á lopti, from á ‘in, on, to’ + lopt ‘air’