astern

pronunciation

How to pronounce astern in British English: UK [əˈstɜ:n]word uk audio image

How to pronounce astern in American English: US [əˈstɜrn] word us audio image

  • Adverb:
    stern foremost or backward
    at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
    (of a ship or an airplane) behind

Word Origin

astern (adv.)
1620s, from a- (1) "on" + stern (n.).

Antonym

adv.

ahead

Example

1. When the engine failed , we had to drop astern .
2. The geese paddling along a few yards astern .
3. The captain looked astern to see what the fuss was about .
4. The deck 's like a barnyard ! Paradise is astern , gentlemen .
5. One of the cruisors had engine trouble and dropped astern .

more: >How to Use "astern" with Example Sentences