backward

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/
/ˈbækwɚd/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The state behind or past.

Adjective
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of motion) In the direction towards the back.

Example Sentences
  • They left without a backward glance.
2 Definition

(of motion) In the direction reverse of normal.

Synonyms
retrograde
Example Sentences
  • The occasional backward movement of planets is evidence they revolve around the sun.
3 Definition

Reluctant or unable to advance.

4 Definition

Of a culture: undeveloped or unsophisticated.

Synonyms
developing Third World
Antonyms
developed First World forward
5 Definition

Outdated.

Synonyms
antediluvian antiquated backwards parachronistic retrograde
Antonyms
progressive
6 Definition

On that part of the field behind the batsman's popping crease.

7 Definition

Further behind the batsman's popping crease than something else.

8 Definition

Unwilling; averse; reluctant.

9 Definition

Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning.

Example Sentences
  • a backward child
10 Definition

Late or behindhand.

Synonyms
overdue tardy
Example Sentences
  • a backward season
11 Definition

Already past or gone; bygone.

Synonyms
forepast historical
Adverb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of motion) In the direction towards the back; backwards

Example Sentences
  • to throw the arms backward
2 Definition

Toward, or in, past time or events; ago.

3 Definition

By way of reflection; reflexively.

4 Definition

From a better to a worse state, as from honor to shame, from religion to sin.