maft Meaning & Definition
What Does Maft Mean?
Maft is a verb that means To drift. It can also mean To be stifled or overpowered by a lack of air, the heat, etc.; to be out of breath.
Maft: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | swelter |
| Verb forms | mafts, mafting, mafted |
Maft Definition (Verb)
- To drift
- To be stifled or overpowered by a lack of air, the heat, etc.; to be out of breath.
- To be hot .
Synonyms of Maft
Maft synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
maft (third-person singular simple present mafts, present participle mafting, simple past and past participle mafted)
Origin of Maft
Possibly from an alteration of Middle English maght, mauȝt (“might”). More at might. Compare Scots maucht (“to deprive of strength, wear out, exhaust, defeat”, verb).
Quick Answers About Maft
What part of speech is maft?
Maft is a verb.
What is another word for maft?
Close synonyms of maft are swelter. See the full list of maft synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of maft?
The past tense of maft is mafted. The present participle is mafting.