backwards

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈbækwɜːdz/
• (America) IPA: /ˈbækwɝdz/

Etymology 1

From backward + -s.

Adjective

backwards

1. Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.

Etymology 2

From Middle English bakwardis, bakwardis, a variant of Middle English bakwarde, bakward.

Adverb

backwards

1. Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.

Related terms

• outwards
• inwards
• forwards
• backwards
• sidewards
• leewards
• windwards
• westwards
• eastwards
• southwards
• northwards
• shorewards
• landwards
• seawards
• skywards
• towards
• upwards
• downwards
• homewards
• sternwards

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