Look Backward (Verb)
Meaning
Look towards one's back; "don't look back while you walk".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Don't look backward while walking through the busy street to avoid distractions and maintain focus on the path ahead.
- As I walked away, I couldn't help but look backward at the house I had grown up in one last time.
- While driving, avoid look backward to check on the kids, instead, use the rearview mirror or ask the front passenger for assistance.
- While descending the spiral staircase, be careful not to look backward, as it can cause loss of balance.
- People often say, "Don't look backward, move forward," when trying to overcome past mistakes or regrets.