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Etymology

1. backwards

adverb. ['ˈbækwɝdz'] at or to or toward the back or rear.

Etymology

  • -s (English)
  • -es (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • backward (English)
  • abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Backwards

  • afterwards
  • barnards
  • bastards
  • bethards
  • billiards
  • biohazards
  • blackbirds
  • blanchards
  • blizzards
  • bradfords
  • buzzards
  • buzzwords
  • carryforwards
  • collards
  • cowards
  • cruthirds
  • cupboards
  • downwards
  • drunkards
  • edwards

2. backwards

adverb. ['ˈbækwɝdz'] in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • -s (English)
  • -es (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • backward (English)
  • abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))