backward

Word parts

back + -ward

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbækwəd/
(US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbækwɚd/

Preposition

Preposition
backward

If something is backward, it is facing the back.

Synonyms

backwards

Antonyms

frontward / frontwards
forward / forwards

Related words

back
-ward

Directions (edit)

north - east - south - west

up - down | forward - backward | left - right

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