ASTERN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

astern 1 of 2

adverb

ə-ˈstərn

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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

astern

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adjective

as in rear

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

forward

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for astern

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

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