backward

adjective
[L334709]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : backward
  • superlative : backwardmost

Senses

  • slow in progress, feeble-minded in some aspect
  • directed or facing backward
  • orientation: the intrinsic front of the object points to the back in some framework

backward

adverb
[L4086]

Forms

  • backward

Senses

  • reverse, opposite of forward