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abaft


2abaft

prep \ə-ˈbaft\

Definition of ABAFT

: to the rear of; specifically : toward the stern from

Examples of ABAFT

  1. <a school of porpoises swam abaft the fishing boat>

First Known Use of ABAFT

1594

Related to ABAFT

Synonyms: behind, back of
Antonyms: before
Near Antonyms: ahead of
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