backward
/ˈbækwərd/
adjective
- Directed or facing toward the back or rear.
- The truck has a backward mirror to help the driver see behind.
- She made a backward glance as she left the room.
- The backward motion of the swing made the child dizzy.
- Less developed or advanced than others; slow to progress.
- Some people consider that region backward because it lacks modern roads.
- He felt backward compared to his classmates in math.
- The school was criticized for its backward teaching methods.
- Shy or hesitant in social situations.
- Her backward nature made it hard for her to make friends.
- Don't be so backward; introduce yourself to everyone.
- The new student was backward and rarely spoke in class.
adverb
- Toward the direction behind you; opposite of forward.
- She took a step backward when she saw the snake.
- He glanced backward to see if anyone was following him.
- The car rolled backward down the hill because the brake wasn't on.
- In reverse order; from the end to the beginning.
- The movie was played backward as a special effect.
- She read the list backward to check for mistakes.
- Can you say the alphabet backward?
- Toward a less advanced or worse state.
- His health took a step backward after the infection.
- Without new technology, the company is going backward.
- The country's economy has moved backward in the last decade.
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