sternward

adverb

ˈstərn-wərd How to pronounce sternward (audio)
variants or sternwards
Definition of sternwardnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sternward
  1. backward
  2. behind
  3. back
  4. aft
Adverb
  • And this isn’t the first time Armour has worked backward to make Clark the problem.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
  • Xbox, despite its increasingly haggard reputation, has announced backwards compatibility for PC.
    — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of backward
Adverb
  • At Kalshi, Spain is currently given a 17 percent chance of winning the 2030 World Cup, with France close behind at 15 percent.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Joe Raedle | Getty Images American might be behind in its premium game, but Isom said customer satisfaction scores are rising.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of behind
Adverb
  • But as Melendrez turned to leave empty-handed, Chin looked up from behind the counter, smiled, and waved him back.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Argentina in then out of the World Cup then dramatically back in again.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 July 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
  • Open exterior decks forward and aft allow for a steady sea breeze, as the owner—who was last aboard his yacht in the summer of 2021—used to regularly enjoy.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023
Definition of aft
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