ALL meanings of backward
back·ward
B b - adjective backward A backward movement or look is in the direction that your back is facing. Some people use backwards for this meaning. 3
- adjective backward If someone takes a backward step, they do something that does not change or improve their situation, but causes them to go back a stage. 3
- adjective backward A backward country or society does not have modern industries and machines. 3
- adjective backward A backward child has difficulty in learning. 3
- adjective backward directed towards the rear 3
- adjective backward retarded in physical or material development 3
- adjective backward having difficulty in learning 3
- adjective backward of or relating to the past; conservative or reactionary 3
- adjective backward (in combination) 3
- adjective backward reluctant or bashful 3
- adjective backward (of a pawn) behind neighbouring pawns and unable to be supported by them 3
- adverb backward toward the back or rear; behind 3
- adverb backward with the back or rear foremost 3
- adverb backward in reverse 3
- adverb backward in a way contrary to the normal or usual way 3
- adverb backward toward earlier times; into the past 3
- adverb backward from a better to a worse state 3
- adjective backward turned or directed toward the rear or in the opposite way 3
- adjective backward hesitant, bashful, or shy, as in meeting people 3
- adjective backward late in developing or growing; retarded; slow 3
- adverb backward toward the back or rear. 1
- adverb backward with the back foremost. 1
- adverb backward in the reverse of the usual or right way: counting backward from 100. 1
- adverb backward toward the past: to look backward over one's earlier mistakes. 1
- adverb backward toward a less advanced state; retrogressively: Since the overthrow of the president the country has moved steadily backward. 1
- adjective backward directed toward the back or past. 1
- adjective backward reversed; returning: a backward movement; a backward journey. 1
- adjective backward behind in time or progress; late; slow: a backward learner; a backward country. 1
- adjective backward bashful or hesitant; shy: a backward lover. 1
- idioms backward backward and forward, thoroughly: He knew his lesson backward and forward. Also, backwards and forwards. 1
- noun backward Directed behind or to the rear. 1
- adverb backward towards the rear 1
- adverb backward in reverse order 1
- adjective backward having learning difficulties 1
- adjective backward unsophisticated, not progressive 1
- adjective backward undeveloped 1
- adjective backward reluctant, hesitant 1
- adverb backward towards a worse state 1
- adverb backward towards earlier time 1
- adverb backward towards previous state 1
- noun backward The state behind or past. 0
- adjective backward (of motion) Pertaining to the direction towards the back. 0
- adjective backward (of motion) Pertaining to the direction reverse of normal. 0
- adjective backward Reluctant or unable to advance. 0
- adjective backward Of a culture considered undeveloped or unsophisticated. 0
- adjective backward Pertaining to a thought or value that is considered outdated. 0
- adjective backward (cricket) On that part of the field behind the batsman's popping crease. 0
- adjective backward (cricket) Further behind the batsman's popping crease than something else. 0
- adjective backward (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Unwilling; averse; reluctant. 0
- adjective backward Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning. 0