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Definition backward

Etymology

From Middle English bakwarde, abakward, equivalent to back (adverb) +‎ -ward.

Adjective

backward (comparative more backward, superlative most backward)

1. (of motion) In the direction towards the back.
2. (of motion) In the direction reverse of normal.
3. Reluctant or unable to advance.
4. Of a culture: undeveloped or unsophisticated.
5. Of a thought or value: outdated.
6. (cricket) On that part of the field behind the batsman's popping crease.
7. (cricket) Further behind the batsman's popping crease than something else.
8. (obsolete) Unwilling; averse; reluctant.
9. Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning.
10. Late or behindhand.
11. (obsolete) Already past or gone; bygone.

Adverb

backward (comparative more backward, superlative most backward)

1. (of motion) In the direction towards the back; backwards
2. Toward, or in, past time or events; ago.
3. By way of reflection; reflexively.
4. From a better to a worse state, as from honor to shame, from religion to sin.

Noun

backward

1. The state behind or past.

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