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Meaning & Definition of Aback in English

English

Aback

/əbæk/

adverb

1. Having the wind against the forward side of the sails

  • "The ship came up into the wind with all yards aback"
synonym:
  • aback

2. By surprise

  • "Taken aback by the caustic remarks"
synonym:
  • aback

Examples of using

When I first met him, I was taken aback by his unexpected question.