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adverb

ə-ˈstərn How to pronounce astern (audio)
Definition of asternnext
as in aft
near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft if you turn around and look astern, you'll see dolphins following the boat

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astern

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adjective

as in rear

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astern
  1. aft
  2. rear
  3. backward
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
Definition of aft
Adjective
  • If the vehicle can determine rear seats are not occupied, no warnings are required.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The open cabin idea starts with a movable center console between the front seats; it can be moved forward toward the dash or back toward the rear seat.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of rear
Adverb
  • There was a scary moment at 1:52 of the third period when Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski tumbled while checking Tippett along the wall and slammed into the boards, his left knee taking the thrust of the impact and bending backward awkwardly.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Crimson Diamond does something much more interesting, finding just the right new story and distinct style to port backward to a bygone era.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of backward
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assuring

astern

as the crow flies

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