aback
Definitions
Adverb
- Having the wind against the forward side of the sails
- By surprise
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Words that contain the term "aback".
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| 1 | aback | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | schabacker | 3 | 0 |
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 2
Sound Alikes: 3
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
‘Taken aback’ and ‘disappointed’: Orientation changes face intense backlash from students
Oct 28, 2026 The Daily Princetonian
Oct 28, 2026 The Daily Princetonian
Judge taken aback by disturbing details of ‘predator’ who sexually assaulted child
Jun 15, 2026 MLive.com
Jun 15, 2026 MLive.com
Nadler Taken Aback by Revelations About SpongeBob’s Insidious Pro-Homosexual Agenda
Mar 16, 2019 Congressman Jerrold Nadler (.gov)
Mar 16, 2019 Congressman Jerrold Nadler (.gov)
Kyle Hamilton was taken aback by having speaker in his helmet at rookie minicamp
May 12, 2022 NBC Sports
May 12, 2022 NBC Sports