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Definition of abaft
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abaft
prepositionDefinition of abaft (Entry 2 of 2)
Synonyms & Antonyms for abaft
Synonyms: Adverb
- aft,
- astern,
- sternward
- (or sternwards)
Synonyms: Preposition
Antonyms: Adverb
Antonyms: Preposition
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“Abaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abaft. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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