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Backwards (Adverb)

Meaning 1

At or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward"; "she looked rearward out the window of the car".

Examples

  • The video played backwards, showing the events in reverse order.
  • She took a step backwards to get a better view of the painting.
  • The company moved backwards financially after making several poor investments.
  • The hikers walked backwards down the steep mountain to avoid falling.
  • He glanced rearward out the window, watching the city disappear into the distance.

Synonyms

  • Backward
  • Rearward
  • Back
  • Rearwards

Meaning 2

In a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal; "it's easy to get the `i' and the `e' backward in words like `seize' and `siege'"; "the child put her jersey on backward".

Examples

  • She got the number backwards and dialed the wrong phone number.
  • The car rolled backwards down the hill after the brakes failed.
  • If you write your name backwards it spells 'dnalubma'.
  • He put his shirt on backwards by mistake this morning.
  • She walked backwards into the room, her eyes fixed on something outside.

Synonyms

  • Backward
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