backward
[ bak-werd ]
/ ˈbæk wərd /
adverb Also back·wards.
adjective
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Idioms for backward
backward and forward, thoroughly: He knew his lesson backward and forward.Also backwards and forwards.
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back·ward·ly, adverbback·ward·ness, nounun·back·ward, adjectiveWords nearby backward
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British Dictionary definitions for backward and forward
backward
/ (ˈbækwəd) /
adjective
(usually prenominal) directed towards the reara backward glance
retarded in physical, material, or intellectual developmentbackward countries; a backward child
- of or relating to the past; conservative or reactionary
- (in combination)backward-looking
reluctant or bashfula backward lover
chess (of a pawn) behind neighbouring pawns and unable to be supported by them
adverb
a variant of backwards
Derived forms of backward
backwardly, adverbbackwardness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Idioms and Phrases with backward and forward (1 of 2)
backward and forward
Also, backwards and forwards.
Same as back and forth.
Thoroughly, completely, as in He read the speech over and over, until he knew it backwards and forwards. [Late 1500s]
Idioms and Phrases with backward and forward (2 of 2)
backward
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