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| abaft |
in nautical terminology, toward the stern from; behind. [2 definitions] |
| -able |
tending toward, capable of, or fit for (such) a state or action. [1/3 definitions] |
| -ably |
in a manner that indicates the capability of or tendency toward performing, or being the object of, (such) an action. |
| abolitionism |
advocacy of or legal movement toward abolition, esp. of slavery in the United States. |
| ac- |
to; toward. |
| -acious |
characterized by; full of or tending toward. |
| ad- |
to; toward. [1/2 definitions] |
| adduct |
to move or pull (a body part such as a muscle) toward the main axis. (Cf. abduct.) |
| adulterous |
pertaining to, in the nature of, characterized by, or inclined toward adultery. |
| af- |
to; toward. |
| afferent |
bearing or leading toward a central organ or part, as nerves that conduct impulses to the spinal column or as veins that carry blood to the heart. |
| aft |
into, near, or toward the rear end of a ship or aircraft. [1/2 definitions] |
| ahead of |
further toward the front than. [1/3 definitions] |
| aim |
to strive toward a particular goal (often followed by an infinitive or "at"). [1/8 definitions] |
| alee |
at or toward that side of a ship which is farthest from the source of wind. |
| Aleutian Islands |
a chain of Alaskan islands that extends from the southwest coast toward Russia. |
| aloft |
in or toward a high location. |
| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| amidships |
in or toward the middle of a ship or aircraft. [1/2 definitions] |
| anarchic |
characterized by or tending toward anarchy. [1/2 definitions] |
| anarchist |
a person who encourages disobedience toward any or all established governments. [1/2 definitions] |
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