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backwards

UK
/ˈbækwədz/
US
/ˈbækwɚdz/

Translations

backwardsadjective
more backwards
Comp.
most backwards
Super.
Used chiefly in attributive position, especially in fixed expressions such as "backwards compatibility".
en arrièreEmployé pour un mouvement ou une direction vers l’arrière.
The driver made a backwards movement out of the garage.
Le conducteur a fait un mouvement en arrière pour sortir du garage.
Additional translations
rétrogradeS’emploie au sens figuré pour un recul dans le progrès ou le développement.
backwardsadverb
en arrière
She stumbled backwards into the room.
Elle est entrée en titubant en arrière dans la pièce.
Additional translations
à reculonsS’emploie pour un déplacement physique vers l’arrière.
à reboursS’emploie surtout pour un ordre ou un sens inversé.
backwardadverb

backwards

UK
/ˈbækwəd/
US
/ˈbækwɚd/
(also backwards mainly UK)
Synonyms
in the opposite direction
retrogressively
toward the rear
back
in reverse
rearward
Antonyms
onward
in order
forth
ahead
forward
backadverb

backwards

UK
/bæk/
US
/bæk/
Synonyms
again
once more
afresh
anew

Definitions

backwardsadjective
Directed toward the back; facing or moving rearward.
The driver made a backwards movement out of the garage.
Behind in progress, development, or sophistication; retrograde.
Many consider the policy a backwards step for civil rights.
backwardsadverb
In or toward the back or rear direction.
She stumbled backwards into the room.
In reverse order or direction; from end to beginning.
The word reads the same backwards.
Toward a less advanced or worse state.
The new regulations could push the industry backwards.
backadverb
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.
backwardadverb
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.
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