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Vocabulary Entry
aback
|adverb • verb
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A
adverb
In a position that is reverse or backward.
Example Sentences
"The sudden shout took him aback."
"She was aback when she saw the unexpected guests."
"He stepped aback to get a better view of the painting."
V
verb
To surprise or shock someone.
Example Sentences
"The news of the scandal abacked everyone in the room."
"His unexpected arrival abacked her, leaving her momentarily speechless."
"The film’s twist abacked the audience, making them gasp."