Rearward
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪəwɜːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rearward is a noun meaning The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
Meaning
The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
More Meanings
- The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
- Toward the back or rear of something.
Example Sentences
Come in the rearward of a conquered woe
The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities.
The ensuing struggle was bitter but brief, as for a third time the Alabamians stumbled rearward through the cedars. If Manigault were to take the guns, he would need help.
Do not liue Hero, do not ope thine eies: / For did I thinke thou vvouldſt not quickly die / Thought I thy ſpirites vvere ſtronger than thy ſhames / My ſelfe would on the rerevvard of reproches / Strike at thy life.
Word Forms
- rearwards
Synonyms for rearward
Depending on context, synonyms include back, rear, reverse, backward, backwards.
Antonyms for rearward
Common opposites include forward, forrard, frontwards, forwards, forrad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backward, back, backwards, reverse, rear, behind.
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