English Explanatory Dictionary

backword

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A contention, retort, or reply.
  2. A contradiction or answer to put off an engagement; a countermand.
  3. A section of commentary at the end of a book.

Word forms

backword backwords

Etymology

From back + word.

Related words

foreword
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