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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. backward
adverb. ['ˈbækwɝd'] at or to or toward the back or rear.
Synonyms
- rearward
- rearwards
- back
Antonyms
- correct
- head
- obverse
- synonymous
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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2. backward
adjective. ['ˈbækwɝd'] directed or facing toward the back or rear.
Synonyms
- rearward
- receding
- cacuminal
- reversed
- retral
- inverse
- reverse
- converse
- reflexive
- retrograde
- reversive
- retrospective
- returning
- regardant
- backswept
- sweptback
- regressive
- retroflex
- self-referent
- retracted
- retroflexed
Antonyms
- forward
- progressive
- front
- appearance
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. backward
adverb. ['ˈbækwɝd'] in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal.
Antonyms
- gain
Etymology
- abakward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- -ward (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. look
verb. ['ˈlʊk'] perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards.
Synonyms
- peer
- glance
- leer
- goggle
- have a look
- glint
- take a look
- gawp
- give the eye
- look away
- gape
- look around
- admire
- get a load
- eyeball
- stare
- gawk
- eye
- give the once over
- peep
- look back
- peek
- consider
- see
- look backward
- ogle
- squint
- give the glad eye
- gloat
- gaze
Antonyms
- lose
- uglify
- absorb
- fall
Etymology
- loken (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. look
verb. ['ˈlʊk'] give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect.
Synonyms
- be
- stick out
- glint
- come across
- glisten
- shine
- lift
- feel
- radiate
- leap out
- jump
- pass off
- sound
- beam
- glow
- jump out
- cut
- make
- rear
- loom
- gleam
- appear
- glitter
- rise
- stand out
Antonyms
- stay in place
- worsen
- begin
- gladden
Etymology
- loken (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. look
verb. ['ˈlʊk'] have a certain outward or facial expression.
Synonyms
- squint
Antonyms
- spiritualize
- enjoy
Etymology
- loken (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. look
noun. ['ˈlʊk'] the feelings expressed on a person's face.
Synonyms
- face
- visage
- twinkle
- expression
- spark
- countenance
- light
- aspect
- sparkle
- leer
Antonyms
- dishonor
- Lady
- noblewoman
- miss
Etymology
- loken (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. look
noun. ['ˈlʊk'] the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually.
Synonyms
- outlook
- looking at
- glance
- observance
- rubber-necking
- sightseeing
- scrutiny
- perception
- view
- evil eye
- sensing
- coup d'oeil
- stare
- watching
- looking
- glimpse
- peep
- dekko
- peek
- lookout
- squint
- survey
- observation
Antonyms
- respect
- exclude
- disrespect
- disesteem
Etymology
- loken (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. look
noun. ['ˈlʊk'] physical appearance.
Synonyms
- appearance
Antonyms
- inattentiveness
- heedless
Etymology
- loken (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. look
verb. ['ˈlʊk'] search or seek.
Synonyms
- horn in
- examine
- nose
- prospect
- see
- poke
- cruise
- hunt
- intrude
- search
Antonyms
- asymmetrical
- simple
- stand still
- ascend
Etymology
- loken (Middle English (1100-1500))