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Synonyms for backward



Similarity of adj backward

4 senses of backward

Sense 1:
backward (vs. forward)
backswept, sweptbackcacuminal, retroflexconverse, reversed, transposedinverse, reverserearward, reversereceding(prenominal)reflexive, self-referentregardant(postnominal)retractedretral, retrograderetroflex, retroflexedreturning(prenominal), reversive
Also See: regressive#2; retrospective#1

Sense 2:
backward (vs. forward)
bashful, blate
Also See: timid#1

Sense 3:
backward, half-witted, slow-witted, feebleminded
retarded (vs. precocious)
Sense 4:
backward
undynamic (vs. dynamic), adynamic
Synonyms of adv backward

3 senses of backward

Sense 1:
back, backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards

Sense 2:
backward, backwards

Sense 3:
back, backward