Meaning Of The Word Stern

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stern
adjective: Stern words or actions are very severe.

stern in American English 1
hard; severe; unyielding; strict
adjective: firm, strict, or uncompromising

stern in American English 2
the rear end of a ship or boat
noun: the after part of a vessel (often opposed to stem)

Stern in British English
noun: Isaac. 1920–2001, US concert violinist, born in (what is now) Ukraine

stern in British English 1
adjective: showing uncompromising or inflexible resolve; firm, strict, or authoritarian

stern in British English 2
adjective: relating to or located at the stern
noun: the rear or after part of a vessel, opposite the bow or stem

stern- in American English
combining form

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