astern Definition
in or behind the stern of a ship.
Using astern: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "astern" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The boat was moving astern.
Example
The captain ordered the crew to move astern.
Example
The ship's engines were put in reverse, causing it to move astern.
Origins of astern
from Old English 'æftanweard', meaning 'behind'
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Summary: astern in Brief
'Astern' [əˈstɜːn] is an adverb that describes something located in or behind the stern of a ship. It is often used to describe the movement of a ship when it is moving backwards. An example sentence is 'The ship's engines were put in reverse, causing it to move astern.'
