Meaning
In the direction that is behind you, or with the back part going first.
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Word origin
From back plus -ward, an Old English ending meaning in the direction of, with the extra -s British English also uses in towards.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- -weard
- English cognates
- towards, forward
Examples
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A step backwards moves you away, in the direction behind you.
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Counting backwards goes ten, nine, eight, and so on.
alphabet .
Americans often say backward, without the s; both are correct.
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backwards: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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