aftward

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adjective

by, near, at, or towards, the stern

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sternwardsternwards
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Meanings

adjectiveaftward (comparative more aftward, superlative most aftward)

comparative more aftward · superlative most aftward

  1. nauticalby, near, at, or towards, the stern
adverbaftward (not comparable)
  1. not comparablenauticalToward the stern.

    Synonyms: sternward, sternwards

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbToward the stern.

Similar
sternwardsternwards

Origin

From aft + -ward.

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APA

aftward. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aftward

MLA

“aftward.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aftward. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aftward,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aftward.

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