abaft vs in the wake of

abaft

prep
  • Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of. 

adv
  • On the aft side; in the stern. 

in the wake of

prep
  • Following 

  • As a result of 

  • In the noticeable disturbance of water behind (a maritime vessel). 

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