STERNWARD Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

sternward

adverb

ˈstərn-wərd

variants or sternwards

Definition of sternward

as in backward

near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft a flight attendant hurried sternward to attend to the disturbance

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Relevance

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Adverb

Now, a younger consumer may discover the reward experience first, join because the program feels culturally relevant and then work backward into the hotel brands and booking behavior.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Everything was at stake for the Los Angeles Lakers, but as free agency started Monday, the organization seemed stuck in neutral — if not moving backward in reverse.

— Dan Woike, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of backward

Adverb

The river has pushed away even the most resilient, leaving behind 22 people who live in Kaskaskia, according to the census.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Rewarding The Long-Term Customer One of the most common frustrations in telecom is the belief that new customers get the best deals while long-term customers are left behind.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of behind

Adverb

Schjelderup, who assisted the second goal, too, jumped onto Haaland’s back again and pointed down at him, as if anyone in MetLife Stadium that day, or anyone watching at home, needed to know where to direct their attention.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Now back in King’s Landing, Corlys is distracted at best, meeting with Rhaenyra’s small council to address the crown’s nonexistent funds — the latest on a long list of problems that need solving for the new Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of back

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
Open exterior decks forward and aft allow for a steady sea breeze, as the owner—who was last aboard his yacht in the summer of 2021—used to regularly enjoy.

— Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023

Definition of aft

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sterns

sternward

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