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astern Definition and Meaning in English (astern definition)

adverb
Synonyms:aftrearwardbackwards
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Astern definition: In a position behind a ship or aircraft, or towards the rear of a ship or aircraft.

Definitions of Astern

  1. 1adverb

    In a position behind a ship or aircraft, or towards the rear of a ship or aircraft.

Example Sentences

“The small boat was directly astern of the large cargo ship.”

“The captain ordered the engines to go astern.”

Synonyms

aftrearwardbackwards

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

nounstern
adjectivestern

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Astern definition: In a position behind a ship or aircraft, or towards the rear of a ship or aircraft.
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'Astern' translates to 'astern' in English. Astern definition: In a position behind a ship or aircraft, or towards the rear of a ship or aircraft.
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