'aback' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'aback' with 5 example sentences.
- aback adverb
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: having the wind against the forward side of the sails
: by surprise
The Russian ambassador was taken aback.
He was a bit taken aback.
When she told you her plan, were you taken aback?
Walter was taken aback by John's cruel insult.
I was taken aback by a thunderclap.