English Explanatory Dictionary

backwards

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
adv
  1. Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of backward

Pronunciation

/ˈbækwɜːdz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-backwards.wav /ˈbækwɜɹdz/

Word forms

backwards more backwards most backwards

Etymology

From backward + -s. See also -s (“used in the formation of certain adverbs: backwards, downwards, inwards, etc.”).

Synonyms

backward

Related words

downwards eastwards forwards homewards inwards landwards leewards northwards outwards seawards shorewards sidewards skywards southwards sternwards towards upwards westwards windwards

Derived words

ass-backwards backwards-compatible backwards compatibility backwardsness look as if one has been dragged through a hedge backwards
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