How Do You Spell LOFT?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒft] (IPA)

The word "loft" is spelled with four letters and pronounced /lɒft/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "l" is pronounced as a clear "l" sound, with the tongue touching the gums behind the upper teeth. The "o" is pronounced as a short "o" sound, similar to the word "lot." The "f" is pronounced as a voiceless fricative, with air passing through the lips. The "t" is pronounced as an unvoiced plosive, with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth.

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LOFT Meaning and Definition

  1. Loft, as a noun, refers to a large, open space typically located within the upper levels of a building, such as a house, barn, or warehouse. This expansive area is often characterized by its high ceiling and absence of partition walls, making it suitable for various purposes including living, working, or storage. Lofts are often characterized by their industrial or rustic aesthetic, with exposed beams or brickwork, and large windows that allow ample natural light to enter the space.

    In architecture, loft can also refer to a platform or gallery that overlooks the main area of a room or building, typically accessed via a staircase or ladder. These elevated spaces are frequently used as additional living quarters, bedrooms, or small offices.

    As a verb, loft can mean to propel or throw an object, such as a ball or a projectile, in an arc or high trajectory. This action is often associated with sports like golf, baseball, or hockey, where players attempt to hit or shoot the ball into the air with enough force to cover a significant distance or clear an obstacle.

    Additionally, loft can also be used as a noun to describe a thick wad of hair gathered and raised on top of a person's head, often secured with hairpins or other accessories, as a fashionable hairstyle.

  2. A floor above another, especially one where anything is stored, commonly under the roof; a gallery in a hall or church.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of LOFT

The word "loft" originated from Middle English "lofte", which is derived from Old English "loft" or "loftē", meaning air, upper region, or a high place. The Old English term has Germanic roots and is related to the Old Norse "lopt" and Old High German "luft", which all share the same meaning. The word "loft" ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic root word "*luftuz", meaning air or sky.

Similar spelling words for LOFT

Plural form of LOFT is LOFTS

Conjugate verb Loft

CONDITIONAL

I would loft
you would loft
he/she/it would loft
we would loft
they would loft

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be lofting
you would be lofting
he/she/it would be lofting
we would be lofting
they would be lofting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have loft
you would have loft
he/she/it would have loft
we would have loft
they would have loft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been lofting
you would have been lofting
he/she/it would have been lofting
we would have been lofting
they would have been lofting

FUTURE

I will loft
you will loft
he/she/it will loft
we will loft
they will loft

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lofting
you will be lofting
he/she/it will be lofting
we will be lofting
they will be lofting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lofted
you will have lofted
he/she/it will have lofted
we will have lofted
they will have lofted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lofting
you will have been lofting
he/she/it will have been lofting
we will have been lofting
they will have been lofting

IMPERATIVE

you loft
we let´s loft

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to loft

PAST

I lofted
you lofted
he/she/it lofted
we lofted
they lofted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lofting
you were lofting
he/she/it was lofting
we were lofting
they were lofting

PAST PARTICIPLE

lofted

PAST PERFECT

I had lofted
you had lofted
he/she/it had lofted
we had lofted
they had lofted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lofting
you had been lofting
he/she/it had been lofting
we had been lofting
they had been lofting

PRESENT

I loft
you loft
he/she/it lofts
we loft
they loft

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lofting
you are lofting
he/she/it is lofting
we are lofting
they are lofting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lofting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lofted
you have lofted
he/she/it has lofted
we have lofted
they have lofted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lofting
you have been lofting
he/she/it has been lofting
we have been lofting
they have been lofting

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