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adjective

Definition of sternforemostnext
as in rear

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sternforemost

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adverb

as in astern

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sternforemost
  1. rear
  2. rearward
Adjective
  • It's got a set of pedals, as well as a twist-throttle on the right bar, controlling a 750-W nominal, 1,310-W peak, 85-Nm (63-lb-ft) electric motor between the rear wheels.
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • One of the workers who was in the rear bay and the driver of the Jeep were taken to a hospital for their injuries.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of rear
Adverb
  • The floor plan centers around a single- or dual-seat lounge that faces rearward to provide views through the open entryway.
    — C.C. Weiss May 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2026
  • Two of their toes point inward and two point rearward with sharp pointed claws.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2025
Definition of rearward
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