Definition of Backward
Backward
back·ward


Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
towards the rear or back;

e.g. He looked backward to see if I was following him. She walked backward so she could look at us while talking.

(adverb)
towards the past, often in a negative way that opposes progress;

e.g. He looked backward with nostalgia and tried to return things to the way they used to be, without considering the problems.

(adverb)
in a contrary, opposite, or reverse manner or direction;

e.g. They tried to answer the question backward, first listing things that weren't the answer.

(adverb)
to a worse or less advanced state/stage;

e.g. The project has moved backward since we have found additional problems with our design.

(adjective)
turned or directed towards the rear/back, or executed towards the back;

e.g. She took a backward step to let us through the door.

(adjective)
looking to the past, often in a way that opposes progress;

e.g. They took one backward glance and then abandoned their old ideas.

(adjective)
at a less advanced or developed state/stage relative to others, showing less progress;

e.g. The organization helps economically backward groups of people by providing them with resources and education.





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