abaft
The word “abaft” has 1 syllable: abaft.
It's pronounced as /əˈbæft/.
What is synonym and antonym for abaft?
In the thesaurus, “abaft” has 4 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abaft along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abaft
- aft
- astern
- backwards
- behind
Antonyms for abaft
- before
- forward
Meanings of abaft
- adverb
- On the aft side; in the stern.
- Backwards.
- preposition
- Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of.
Example Sentences
- The crew members gathered abaft to discuss the upcoming voyage.
- As the ship sailed into the wind, the sailors stationed themselves abaft to manage the sails.
- The captain pointed abaft to indicate the location of the lifeboats during the safety briefing.
- The seagulls followed the fishing boat, hoping for discarded scraps abaft.
- During the storm, the passengers were instructed to move abaft for better stability.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abaft, such as: aft, astern, backwards, before, behind, forward.
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