English Explanatory Dictionary

rearward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
  2. The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
adj
  1. Toward the back or rear of something.
adv
  1. Toward the back or rear of something.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪəwɜːd/ /ˈɹiɹwɝd/

Word forms

rearward rearwards rereward more rearward most rearward

Etymology

From rear + -ward.

Synonyms

rearwards

Derived words

rearwardly rearwardness
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