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   backwards

   /ˈbakwədz/

   adverb

   • 1. (of a movement) in the direction of one's back: "Penny glanced backwards" Similar towards the rearrearwardsbackwardbehind oneOpposite forwards
   • 2. (of an object's motion) back towards the starting point: "the tape rolled backwards"
   • 3. in reverse of the usual direction or order: "count backwards from twenty to ten" Similar in reversefrom the highest to lowestin reverse order
   • ▪ towards the past: "the songs look backwards to long-ago battles"
   • ▪ towards or into a worse state: "a step backwards for the economy" Similar deterioratedeclinedegenerateworsenget worseinformal:go downhilltake a nosedivego to potgo to the dogshit the skidsgo down the toiletgo down the tubesOpposite improve

   Scrabble Points: 21

   • B

     3

   • A

     1

   • C

     3

   • K

     5

   • W

     4

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • D

     2

   • S

     1

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBACKWARDS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Backwards means towards the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing or opposite to the usual direction. Learn how to use this word in sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

   • English (US)

     BACKWARDS meaning: 1. towards the direction that is opposite...

   • Backwardation

     BACKWARDATION definition: a situation in which the price of...

   • Backwardly

     BACKWARDLY definition: 1. towards the direction that is the...

   • Backwards: Czech Translation

     backwards - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Backwards: Catalan Translation

     backwards translate: enrere, al revés, al revés. Learn more...

   • Backwards: Danish Translation

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   • Backwards: Thai Translation

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › backwardBackward Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word backward, which can be an adverb, adjective, or noun. Backward means toward the back, opposite, or worse, or directed or turned toward the back.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBACKWARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Backward is an adjective that means not advanced, in the opposite direction, or slow to do something. It can also be an adverb meaning towards the back or in cricket. Learn more about its usage and synonyms.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › backwardBACKWARD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   in the reverse of the usual or right way: counting backward from 100. toward the past: to look backward over one's earlier mistakes. toward a less advanced state; retrogressively: Since the overthrow of the president the country has moved steadily backward.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBACKWARDS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of the adverb backwards, which can mean in the opposite direction, order or condition. See examples, collocations and translations of backwards in different languages.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBACKWARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of the word 'backward' in British and American English. Find out the difference between 'backward' and 'backwards', and see examples of 'backward' in sentences.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › backwardsBackwards - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of backwards. adverb. in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal. synonyms: backward. adverb. at or to or toward the back or rear. synonyms: back, backward, rearward, rearwards. see more.