Abaft and Behind

Abaft adverb - Near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.

Behind is a synonym for abaft in to the rear topic. In some cases you can use "Behind" instead the word "Abaft" as an adverb or an adjective or a preposition, when it comes to topics like aft.

Behind preposition - At, to, or toward the rear of.

Abaft is a synonym for behind in following topic. You can use "Abaft" instead the word "Behind" as an adverb or a preposition or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as aft.