backward
[ bak-werd ]
/ ˈbæk wərd /
adverb Also back·wards.
adjective
Idioms for backward
backward and forward,
thoroughly: He knew his lesson backward and forward.
Also backwards and forwards.
Origin of backward
SYNONYMS FOR backward
OTHER WORDS FROM backward
back·ward·ly, adverb back·ward·ness, noun un·back·ward, adjectiveWords nearby backward
Example sentences from the Web for backwards
British Dictionary definitions for backwards (1 of 2)
backwards
backward
/ (ˈbækwədz) /
adverb
British Dictionary definitions for backwards (2 of 2)
backward
/ (ˈbækwəd) /
adjective
(usually prenominal)
directed towards the rear
a backward glance
retarded in physical, material, or intellectual development
backward countries; a backward child
- of or relating to the past; conservative or reactionary
- (in combination)backward-looking
reluctant or bashful
a backward lover
chess
(of a pawn) behind neighbouring pawns and unable to be supported by them
adverb
a variant of backwards
Derived forms of backward
backwardly, adverb backwardness, nounIdioms and Phrases with backwards
backward