STERNWARD Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

sternward

adverb

ˈstərn-wərd

variants or sternwards

Definition of sternward

as in backward

near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft a flight attendant hurried sternward to attend to the disturbance

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But the refs ruled the backwards pass/lateral/whatever was actually a forward pass, no matter where the ball landed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Where the series worked backwards from the bomb to uncover the botched grand plan behind it, the film loopily joins the dots from an apparent crime of passion to a far more famous crime of greed.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of backward

Adverb

Brand Thrifters are often on the hunt for specific brands, artists, or makers, noticing markings inside, behind, or underneath an item.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
When the road becomes too tight for the eActros, Wagner can leave the motorhome behind and continue on two wheels.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of behind

Adverb

Tom Bezucha has returned to direct from his own script, with original producer Michael London back to produce alongside Shannon Gaulding for Groundswell Productions, along with Parker and Alison Benson for Pretty Matches Productions.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The floated consideration of the legislation comes after Jeffries opposed an amendment to an annual foreign affairs spending bill that aimed to cut off aid to Israel back in July, a measure more than 100 Democrats supported.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of back

Adverb

Also of note is the Dusk Bar, which sits aft on Deck 10 and is stocked with interesting spirits.

— David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
Bars and Restaurants The best seat in the house was aft, on the Lido deck, soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine with a flute of Champagne.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023

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