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单词 astern
释义

astern

adverb or adjective

ə-ˈstərn How to pronounce astern (audio)
1
: behind a ship
2
: at or toward the stern of a ship
3
: with the stern in advance : backward

Synonyms

  • abaft
  • aft
  • sternward
  • sternwards
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Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

astern

adverb

ə-ˈstərn How to pronounce astern (audio)
1
: in, at, or toward the back of a boat or ship : in, at, or toward the stern
The island lay astern.
2
: in a reverse direction : backward
The ship went full speed astern.

astern 1 of 2

adverb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • aft
  • abaft
  • behind
  • backward
  • backwards
  • back
  • rearwards
  • rearward
  • sternward
  • after
  • sternwards
  • posteriorly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • forward
  • fore
  • ahead
  • before
  • anteriorly

astern

2 of 2

adjective

as in rear

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • aft
  • rear
  • hind
  • sternforemost
  • reversed
  • after
  • posterior
  • rearward
  • backward
  • reverse
  • retrograde

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • forward
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