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 14 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abaft along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abaft
- aft
- after
- astern
- back
- back of
- backward
- backwards
- behind
- in back of
- posteriorly
- rearward
- rearwards
- sternward
- sternwards
Antonyms for abaft
- ahead
- ahead of
- anteriorly
- before
- fore
- 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 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abaft, such as: aft, after, ahead, ahead of, anteriorly, astern, back.
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Related Words
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back of
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backward
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