sternforemost 1 of 2

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
  • CFMoto Stopping duties come courtesy of Brembo, featuring dual 320-mm front discs clamped by radial four-piston calipers and backed by a 260-mm rear disc.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Slate Truck is a rear-wheel-drive EV with a 205-mile range that can be transformed from a two-seat pickup into a five-seat SUV.
    — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 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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“Sternforemost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sternforemost. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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