backward

UK
/ˈbækwəd/
US
/ˈbækwɚd/
backwardadverb
UK
/ˈbækwəd/
US
/ˈbækwɚd/
(also backwards mainly UK)
Übersetzungen
He fell backwards off the stool.
Он упал назад со стула.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
в обратном порядке
задом(наперёд)
в обратном направлении
Definitionen
Towards the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing or opposite to the usual direction.
He took a step backwards to allow her to pass.
Returning to older and less effective ways.
The breakdown in negotiations will be seen as a step backwards.
Synonyme
in reverse
toward the rear
in the opposite direction
Antonyme
backwardadjektiv
UK
/ˈbækwəd/
US
/ˈbæk.wɚd/
Übersetzungen
отсталый(устар., груб.)
The region is considered backward in terms of technology.
Регион считается отсталым в плане технологий.
назад(only before noun)
He did a fantastic backward somersault.
Он сделал фантастическое сальто назад.
He’s too backward to ask for a promotion.
Он слишком нерешителен, чтобы попросить повышение.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
отстающий(устар., груб.)
неразвитый(устар., груб.)
недоразвитый(устар., груб.)
Definitionen
(old-fashioned, offensive) Underdeveloped or not advanced in terms of social, economic, or technological progress.
When he was a child, his teachers thought he was backward.
Directed or facing toward the back or rear.
The backward movement of the car surprised everyone.
(UK) Not doing something immediately or quickly, because you are nervous or not certain about it.
He said as a minister he would never be backward in reproving those whom he considered in the wrong.
backsubstantiv
Definitionen
The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
She had a tattoo on her back.
The part of a chair or seat that supports a person's back.
He leaned against the back of the chair.
The side or part of something that is away from the observer or from the direction in which it moves or faces; the rear.
The back of the house needs painting.
A player in a team game who plays in a defensive position behind the forwards.
The full back made a crucial tackle to stop the opposing team from scoring.
backadverb

backward

UK
/bæk/
US
/bæk/
Übersetzungen
He looked back to see if anyone was following him.
Он посмотрел назад, чтобы увидеть, не следит ли за ним кто-нибудь.
She went back to the store to return the dress.
Она пошла обратно в магазин, чтобы вернуть платье.
в ответ
He smiled back when she waved at him.
Он улыбнулся в ответ, когда она помахала ему.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
в прошлое
Definitionen
To a previous place or condition.
She went back to her hometown after many years.
In return or response.
He smiled back at her.
In reverse or opposite direction.
The car rolled back down the hill.
In or into the past.
Thinking back, I realize how much I've learned.
In a delayed or late manner.
The project was set back by several weeks.
Synonyme
backverb
Definitionen
To support or endorse someone or something.
The committee decided to back the new policy proposal.
To provide financial support for something.
Several investors agreed to back the startup company.
To bet on the success of a competitor or team.
He decided to back the underdog in the race.
backadjektiv
Definitionen
Located at or near the rear or hind part of something.
The back door was left open, allowing a cool breeze to enter the house.
Relating to the past or previous time.
She found an old diary in a back drawer of her desk.
Situated or placed at a distance from the front or main area.
The back seats of the theater were less expensive but offered a good view.