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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