Ahead and Astern

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

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Astern is an antonym for ahead in backwards topic.

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

Usage example: if you turn around and look astern, you'll see dolphins following the boat

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Ahead is an antonym for astern.

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