Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slide-backward
verb
/slaɪdˈbæk.wɚd/
Definition
To move or glide in the opposite direction of forward.
Examples
- The child began to slide-backward down the hill on his sled.
- After his initial progress, he found himself slide-backward in his studies due to distractions.
- When the car slid on the icy road, it started to slide-backward toward the edge.
Meaning
This term describes the action of moving back in a smooth or seamless manner.
Synonyms
- recede
- retreat
- fallback
- withdraw
