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backward — backwardly, adv. backwardness, n. /bak weuhrd/, adv. Also, backwards. 1. toward the back or rear. 2. with the back foremost. 3. in the reverse of the usual or right way: counting backward from 100. 4. toward the past: to look backward over one s… … Universalium
look back — verb 1. look towards one s back (Freq. 11) don t look back while you walk • Syn: ↑look backward • Hypernyms: ↑look • Verb Frames: Something s … Useful english dictionary
Backward running — Backward running, also known as backwards running, running backwards, reverse running, retro running, or retro locomotion is the act of running in reverse, so that one travels in the direction one s back is facing rather than one s front. It is… … Wikipedia
backward — backward, backwards 1. For the adverb, both forms are in use, although backward is somewhat more common in AmE and backwards in BrE: • Talk ran backward from the events of the morning A. Munro, CanE 1987 • I walked backward to look at her in the… … Modern English usage
backward — [[t]bæ̱kwə(r)d[/t]] (In American English, backward is usually used as an adverb instead of backwards. Backward is also sometimes used in this way in formal British English. See backwards for these uses.) 1) ADJ: ADJ n A backward movement or look… … English dictionary
backward — 1. adjective 1) a backward look Syn: rearward, to/toward the rear, to/toward the back, behind one, reverse Ant: forward 2) the decision was a backward step Syn: retrograde, retrogressive … Thesaurus of popular words
backward — adjective 1) a backward look Syn: rearward, towards the rear, behind one, reverse 2) the decision was a backward step Syn: retrograde, regressive, for the worse, in the wrong direction, downhill, negative … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
look forward — verb expect or hope for (Freq. 7) I look to hear from you soon • Hypernyms: ↑expect, ↑look, ↑await, ↑wait • Verb Frames: Somebody s PP * * * … Useful english dictionary
backward — adv. & adj. adv. = BACKWARDS. Usage: Backwards is now more common, esp. in literal senses. adj. 1 directed to the rear or starting point (a backward look). 2 reversed. 3 mentally retarded or slow. 4 reluctant, shy, unassertive. Derivatives:… … Useful english dictionary
backward compliment — noun A compliment which unintentionally comes across as an insult. Those glasses just look too cute for you! … Wiktionary
