CEFR A2

backward

adverb, adjective

Meaning

Moving in a direction opposite to the usual or forward direction.

Examples

He stumbled backward and fell down the stairs.
The company's profits have been going backward for three consecutive quarters.

Synonyms: behind, reverse, receding, regressive

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backward (A2)

adverb, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbækwərd/

Definition

Moving in a direction opposite to the usual or forward direction.

Examples

He stumbled backward and fell down the stairs.
The company's profits have been going backward for three consecutive quarters.
She looked backward at the house as she walked away.

How to Use backward

backward and forward (idiom): Moving in both directions, indicating movement or change. — "The pendulum swung backward and forward rhythmically."
backward glance (collocation): A look directed behind one. — "He gave a backward glance at the departing train."

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