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aback

Part of Speech: adverb, adjective

Sense: Taken by surprise or shock; astounded; overwhelmed.

Usage:

• He was taken aback by the sudden turn of events.
• The news left her aback and speechless.
• They were completely aback when the results were announced.

Sense: In a position of disadvantage or without proper knowledge or preparation.

Usage:

• The team was caught aback by the opponents' aggressive tactics.
• He was caught aback by the complexity of the task.
• We were taken aback by the sudden change in requirements.

Sense: To move or position something at the back.

Usage:

• Please aback the equipment against the wall.
• He abacked the car into the parking space.
• The shelves were abacked with books and magazines.

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