abaft

adverb

Definition of abaft

(Entry 1 of 2)

: toward or at the stern : aft

abaft

preposition

\ ə-ˈbaft

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Definition of abaft (Entry 2 of 2)

: to the rear of specifically : toward the stern from

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Synonyms & Antonyms for abaft

Synonyms: Adverb

aft, astern, sternward (or sternwards)

Synonyms: Preposition

back of, behind

Antonyms: Adverb

Antonyms: Preposition

Examples of abaft in a Sentence

Adverb

the lookout in the crow's nest warned that there was an enemy frigate abaft and bearing down hard on their ship

Preposition

a school of porpoises swam abaft the fishing boat

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a bag/bundle of nerves

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The first known use of abaft was in the 14th century

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