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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. rearward
adverb. at or to or toward the back or rear.
Synonyms
- rearwards
- back
- backward
Antonyms
- stay in place
- veer
- ahead
- current
Etymology
- -ward (English)
- -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rear (English)
- rere (Anglo-Norman)
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2. rearward
noun. direction toward the rear.
Synonyms
- back end
- rear
Antonyms
- weaken
- prospective
- progressive
Etymology
- -ward (English)
- -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rear (English)
- rere (Anglo-Norman)
3. rearward
adjective. directed or moving toward the rear.
Synonyms
- backward
Antonyms
- anterior
- negate
Etymology
- -ward (English)
- -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rear (English)
- rere (Anglo-Norman)
4. rearward
adjective. located in or toward the back or rear.
Synonyms
- back
Antonyms
- disapprove
- fore
Etymology
- -ward (English)
- -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rear (English)
- rere (Anglo-Norman)
Sentences with rearward
1. Adjective
An officer confronted by an agitated or violent suspect makes a rearward approach to the suspects left shoulder, slightly behind and at an angle.
2. Adverb
Lift the bed straight up off of the frame, then move it rearward, carefully making sure it doesn't hit the rear bumper or tires.
3. Noun, singular or mass
These must be two lights facing rearward and as far across from each other as possible.
4. Verb, 3rd person singular present
Pull the pipe out of the flange and push it rearward to dislodge the muffler -- this will give access to the filter.