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Meaning of word aback from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
aback adverb
Meaning : Having the wind against the forward side of the sails.
Example :
The ship came up into the wind with all yards aback.
Meaning : By surprise.
Example :
Taken aback by the caustic remarks.
