Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rearwards
Adverb
/ˈrɪə.wədz/
Definition
Towards the back or rear; backward.
Examples
- The soldiers marched rearwards when ordered to retreat.
- She glanced rearwards to check if anyone was following her.
Meaning
The term ‘rearwards’ refers to a direction that is situated at the back of something or moving in the direction of the back.
Synonyms
- Backwards
- Back
- Behind
