Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

back-to-front

Adjective
/ˈbæk.təˈfrʌnt/
Definition
An adjective describing something that is reversed or inverted in position or order.
Examples
  • She wore her shirt back-to-front by mistake.
  • The picture was hung back-to-front on the wall.
  • The instructions were back-to-front, making them difficult to follow.
Meaning
When something is back-to-front, it means that it is oriented incorrectly, often with the back facing forward or the front facing backward.
Synonyms
  • inverted
  • reversed
  • backward