Astern

Synonyms of astern

• behind
• backward
• rearward

Antonyms of astern

• forward
• ahead
• in front

Collocations of astern

astern motion

Frequency: 70 %

The ship slowly moved astern through the narrow channel.

astern propulsion

Frequency: 60 %

The engine provided astern propulsion to reverse the ship's movement.

astern speed

Frequency: 50 %

The ship decreased its astern speed to safely dock at the port.

astern direction

Frequency: 45 %

The captain ordered the ship to turn astern to avoid the iceberg.

Idiomatic Expressions for astern

• Phrase: astern of
  Meaning: behind or in the rear of something
  Usage: The smaller boat was astern of the larger ship as they sailed through the harbor.