Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backwards
adverb / adjective
/ˈbækwərdz/
Definition
In the direction that is opposite to the usual forward direction; toward the back.
Examples
- He took a step backwards to avoid the incoming object.
- The film tells a story that unfolds backwards.
- Sometimes it’s good to look backwards to understand where you came from.
Meaning
Moving or facing in the opposite direction; can also refer to a lack of progress or development.
Synonyms
- rearward
- rear
- back
