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abaft

[ ə-ˈbaft]

abaft

adverb

[ə-ˈbaft]

Definition of abaft

(Entry 1 of 2)

: toward or at the stern : aft

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Synonyms: Adverb

First Known Use of abaft

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for abaft

Adverb

Middle English, from a- + baft in the rear, from Old English bæftan, from be- + æftan behind — more at aft

Dictionary Entries near abaft

a bag/bundle of nerves

abaissé

abaisse

More Synonyms and Antonyms ofabaft

Synonyms & Antonyms of abaft

(Entry 1 of 2)

near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft

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

Synonyms for abaft

Words Related to abaft

Near Antonyms for abaft

anteriorly

ahead,
before

Antonyms for abaft

fore,
forward

abaft

preposition

Synonyms & Antonyms of abaft (Entry 2 of 2)

at, to, or toward the rear of

a school of porpoises swam abaft the fishing boat

Synonyms for abaft

Phrases Synonymous with abaft

in back of

Near Antonyms for abaft

ahead of

Antonyms for abaft

before