Definitions for aback
əˈbækaback

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abackadverb

   having the wind against the forward side of the sails

   "the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback"

2. abackadverb

   by surprise

   "taken aback by the caustic remarks"

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1. aback

   Aback is an adverb that means surprised, shocked, or taken unaware. It's often used in the phrase "taken aback," indicating a strong or sudden surprise reaction. It can also refer to a backward position in sailing.

2. aback

   Aback refers to a state of surprise, shock or confusion. It is usually used in the phrase "taken aback" which means to be suddenly and unexpectedly surprised or shocked. It can also refer to a backward positioning or direction, specifically in terms of sailing, when a ship's sails are filled from the opposite direction.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abackadverb

   toward the back or rear; backward

2. Abackadverb

   behind; in the rear

3. Abackadverb

   backward against the mast; -- said of the sails when pressed by the wind

4. Abacknoun

   an abacus

5. Etymology: [Pref. a- + back; AS. on bc at, on, or toward the back. See Back.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aback

   a-bak′, adv. (naut.) said of sails pressed backward against the mast by the wind—hence (fig.) Taken aback, taken by surprise, [A.S. on bæc. See On and Back.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aback

   The situation of a ship's sails when the wind bears against their front surfaces. They are laid aback, when this is purposely effected to deaden her way by rounding in the weather-braces; and taken aback, when brought to by an unexpected change of wind, or by inattention in the helmsman.--All aback forward, the notice given from the forecastle, when the head-sails are pressed aback by a sudden change in the wind. (See WORK ABACK.)--Taken aback, a colloquialism for being suddenly surprised or found out.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aback in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of aback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of aback in a Sentence

1. James Nerison:

   I was taken aback by the fact that my boat was finally going to be restored.

2. Emmy Ruiz:

   I remember the first meeting I ever walked into, i was surprised. I was taken aback. It was the most diverse room I've ever walked into in politics, and I've been a proud member of many diverse teams in politics.

3. Suniya Luthar:

   I was a little taken aback to see that apparently preadolescence is the new adolescence or junior high school or middle school is the new high school.

4. China Wong:

   We were taken aback by the response to the image below of our Governor with Ivanka Trump who received services from our salon. We also recognize impact matters more than intent. While we are not a partisan organization we do see it as part of our mission to welcome people to Des Moines and serve everyone. We share images of our clients, some that are recognizable public figures, to showcase our work.

5. Donny Phonea:

   Im a little taken aback, i moved here because safety was a factor. Poway is very safe.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=aback
2. ^ ChatGPT
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3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aback
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=aback
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=aback