Aback
Pronunciation: /əˈbæk/
Aback (adverb)
- feeling surprised or shocked by something unexpected.
Examples
- She was taken aback by the unexpected news.
- He was taken aback when he heard the loud noise.
Common collocations: taken aback, caught aback
Pronunciation: /əˈbæk/
Common collocations: taken aback, caught aback