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
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Adverb
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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
Adjective
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The head must be high, the feet body-width apart, sometimes with one rear hoof slightly behind the other.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
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From there, an optional drop-down 59 x 83-in (150 x 210-cm) rear bed sleeps two more at night and moves out of the way in the day.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In 2013, for instance, researchers designed a reusable dry adhesive inspired by the gecko's feet that easily stuck to smooth surfaces, adhering strongly when pushed forward and sliding off when pulled backward.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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Victims’ rights groups called it a step backward that will deter students from reporting assaults.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Astern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astern. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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