Meaning of rearward in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈrɪrwərd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   rearward

   Definitions

   1. directed or moving toward the rear

   Examples

   • « a rearward glance »
   • « a rearward movement »

   Synonyms

   • backward

2. Adverb

   rearward

   Definitions

   1. at or to or toward the back or rear

   Examples

   • « he moved back »
   • « tripped when he stepped backward »
   • « she looked rearward out the window of the car »

   Antonyms

   • forward
   • forwards
   • frontward
   • frontwards
   • forrad
   • forrard

3. Noun

   rearward

   Definitions

   1. direction toward the rear

   Examples

   • « his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions »