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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".
The driver made a backwards movement out of the garage.
Водитель сделал обратный манёвр из гаража.
отсталыйнегативная оценка, подчёркивает отставание
Many consider the policy a backwards step for civil rights.
Многие считают эту политику отсталым шагом для гражданских прав.
Additional translations
регрессивныйформально, публицистика
backwardsadverb
She stumbled backwards into the room.
Она пошатнулась и отступила назад в комнату.
They drove backwards down the driveway.
Они поехали обратно по подъездной дорожке.
Additional translations
в обратном порядке
задом наперёд
backadverb

backwards

UK
/bæk/
US
/bæk/
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.
Additional translations
в прошлое
Synonyms
again
anew
afresh
once more
backwardadverb

backwards

UK
/ˈbækwəd/
US
/ˈbækwɚd/
(also backwards mainly UK)
He fell backwards off the stool.
Он упал назад со стула.
Additional translations
навзничь
наоборот
обратно
в обратном порядке
задом(наперёд)
в обратном направлении
Synonyms
rearward
in reverse
back
toward the rear
retrogressively
in the opposite direction
Antonyms
forward
ahead
onward
forth
in order

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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