Antonym: ahead, forward. Similar words: back, back out, back of, back up, back on, back down, call back, cut back. Meaning: [ə'bæk] 
adv. 1. having the wind against the forward side of the sails 2. by surprise.
adv. 1. having the wind against the forward side of the sails 2. by surprise. 
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91. Then, when you use them in real life, a normal person will react by immediately ceasing all hurtful behavior, and even mean people will be taken aback by your directness.
More similar words: back, back out, back of, back up, back on, back down, call back, cut back, back away, hold back, pay back, set back, look back, go back to, turn back, stand back, backyard, draw back, feedback, give back, keep back, go back on, bring back, fall back on, double back, date back to, back and forth, background, quarterback, abate.