English dictionary

backward

/'b/&/kw/@/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

directed or facing toward the back or rear

adj.all

Examples
A backward view.

Antonyms forward

Source: WordNet 3.0
(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature

adj.all

Examples
A backward lover.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Directed to the back or rear; as, <i>backward</i> glances.

adjective

Source: webster1913

at or to or toward the back or rear

adv.all

Examples
Tripped when he stepped backward.

Synonyms back backwards rearward rearwards

Antonyms forrad forrard forward forwards frontward frontwards

Source: WordNet 3.0
in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

adv.all

Examples
It's easy to get the `i' and the `e' backward in words like `seize' and `siege'.

The child put her jersey on backward.

Source: WordNet 3.0
in or to or toward a past time

adv.all

Examples
Lovers of the past looking fondly backward.

Synonyms back

Antonyms ahead forward

Source: WordNet 3.0
With the back in advance or foremost; as, to ride <i>backward</i>.

adverb

Source: webster1913