aback (Meaning)
aback (r)
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
by surprise
aback (adv.)
Toward the back or rear; backward.
Behind; in the rear.
Backward against the mast; -- said of the sails when pressed by the wind.
aback (n.)
An abacus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of aback
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aback Sentence Examples
- When she heard the unexpected news, she was taken aback, unable to comprehend the sudden turn of events.
- The sudden appearance of the mysterious figure left the detective momentarily aback, unsure of what to make of the situation.
- His bold statement took everyone in the room aback, as they hadn't anticipated such a candid expression of his views.
- The abrupt change in weather caught the hikers aback, forcing them to seek shelter from the unexpected storm.
- The teacher was taken aback by the students' collective gasp when the surprise guest entered the classroom.
- Upon discovering the lost treasure hidden in the old attic, the family was completely aback, astonished at their unexpected find.
- The politician was momentarily taken aback by the tough questions posed by the journalist during the press conference.
- As the spaceship emerged from behind the moon, the astronauts were taken aback by the breathtaking view of Earth from space.
- The elaborate costume at the masquerade ball left everyone aback, as the wearer's identity remained a mystery.
- The sudden resignation of the company's CEO took the board of directors aback, sparking a flurry of emergency meetings to address the leadership vacuum.
FAQs About the word aback
having the wind against the forward side of the sails, by surpriseToward the back or rear; backward., Behind; in the rear., Backward against the mast; -- said o
suddenly, unexpectedly, abruptly, off base, unawares, all of a sudden,unaware,unanticipatedly, surprisingly, short
tardily, slowly, sluggishly, leisurely, tardily, leisurely, sluggishly,slowly, laggardly, laggardly
When she heard the unexpected news, she was taken aback, unable to comprehend the sudden turn of events.
The sudden appearance of the mysterious figure left the detective momentarily aback, unsure of what to make of the situation.
His bold statement took everyone in the room aback, as they hadn't anticipated such a candid expression of his views.
The abrupt change in weather caught the hikers aback, forcing them to seek shelter from the unexpected storm.
