Ahead and Abaft

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Ahead adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

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Abaft is an antonym for ahead in behind topic.

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

Usage example: the lookout in the crow's nest warned that there was an enemy frigate abaft and bearing down hard on their ship

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Ahead is an antonym for abaft.

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