Abaft and Backwards

Abaft

Abaft adverb - Near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.
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Backwards and abaft are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Backwards" instead an adverb "Abaft".

Backwards

Backwards adverb - In a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal.

Abaft and backwards are semantically related. You can use "Abaft" instead an adverb "Backwards".

Nearby Words: back, backward
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