1. (adverb) at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

• abaft
• astern

1. (adjective) (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail

• after
• aftermost

1. (adjective) (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail

• back

1. (adjective) (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail

• fore

2. (adverb) at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

• fore
• forward