backward

IPA: bˈækwɝd

noun

  • The state behind or past.

adjective

  • Situated toward or at the rear of something.
  • Acting or moving in the direction opposite to that in which someone or something is facing.
  • Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
  • (figuratively) Acting or moving oppositely to the desired direction of progress.
  • Reversed in order or sequence.
  • Reluctant or unable to advance or act.
  • (figuratively) Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
  • (figuratively) Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning.
  • Lacking progressive or enlightened thought; outdated.
  • Late or behindhand.
  • (chess) Of a pawn, further behind than pawns of the same colour on adjacent files and unable to be moved forward safely.
  • (cricket) On that part of the field behind the batsman's popping crease.
  • (cricket) Further behind the batsman's popping crease than something else.
  • (obsolete) Unwilling; averse; reluctant.
  • (obsolete) Already past or gone; bygone.

adverb

  • At, near or towards the rear of something.
  • In a direction opposite to that in which someone or something is facing or normally pointing.
  • In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
  • (figuratively) Oppositely to the desired direction of progress, or from a better to a worse state.
  • In a reversed orientation; back to front.
  • In a reversed order or sequence.
  • Toward or into the past.
  • (obsolete) In the past.
  • By way of reflection; reflexively.
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