Difference between Astern and Abaft

What is the difference between Astern and Abaft?

Astern as an adverb is beyond the stern when viewed from aboard. while Abaft as an adverb is on the aft side

Astern

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Beyond the stern when viewed from aboard.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: behind

Abaft

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: On the aft side

We hope you now know whether to use Astern or Abaft in your sentence.

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