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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 »

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