rearward
Americanadverb
adjective
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located in, near, or toward the rear.
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directed toward the rear.
noun
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a position at the rear.
in the rearward of fashion.
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null rereward the rear division of a military unit; rear guard.
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of rearward
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English rerewarde, from Anglo-French. See rear 1, -ward
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Shifting the center of mass rearward dramatically improved the Corvette’s balance and hotshot acceleration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Looked at from above, the rearward tunnels form a kind of bathtub shape reminiscent of that used by Ferrari on their 2022 car, which reduces drag.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2024
“The only conceivable alternative to the foregoing would be a situation in which the trigger was already pulled or held rearward while retracting the hammer to its full cock position.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
But after a few months of consistent rearward training, she said she was able to compete in those races with ease.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2022
The center of balance is so narrow that if jockeys shift only slightly rearward, they will flip right off the back.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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