Backwards
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbækwɜːdz/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Backwards is an adjective meaning Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
Meaning
Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
More Meanings
- third-person singular simple present indicative of backward
Example Sentences
My train back is a Class 800 bi-mode. These are not too bad, except for their awful seats - compared with the seats on the HST, they are a step backwards.
The length of the stoppages could not well be reduced; indeed, they are already too short if we are to believe the tale now current of a wandering Jew sort of passenger—a lady of advanced years who can only alight from a train backwards. Every time she begins to get out a porter rushes up crying "Hurry up, ma'am; train's going!"—and pushes her in again!
Synonyms for backwards
Depending on context, synonyms include backward, back, rearward.
Antonyms for backwards
Common opposites include forward, forrard, frontwards, forwards, forrad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rearward, back, fro, behind, conversely, reverse.
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