backward
/ˈbækwɚd/ adjective B1- Situated toward or at the rear of something. · The silt collects in the backward part of the tank.
- Acting or moving in the direction opposite to that in which someone or something is facing. · a backward tilt of the head
- Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement. · The occasional apparent backward movement of planets is evidence that they revolve around the sun.· Engage the lock to prevent backward rotation of the wheel.
- Acting or moving oppositely to the desired direction of progress. · This is a backward step for the country.
- Reversed in order or sequence. · This backward writing is hard to read.
- Retarded in development; not as advanced as would be expected. · The child is backward in his school work.
- Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated. · They were a backward people without any writing.
- Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning. · a backward child
From the library
We beg them to take one step backward, and to transport themselves, the morning of that day of great catastrophes, into the showy, gilded salon we have before shown them, and which was the pride of its owner, Baron Danglars.
The Sheep, much against his will, carried her backward and forward for a long time, and at last said, “If you had treated a dog in this way, you would have had your deserts from his sharp teeth.” To this the Crow replied, “I despise the weak and yield to the strong.
The Lion, although he was certainly afraid, turned to face the Kalidahs, and then he gave so loud and terrible a roar that Dorothy screamed and the Scarecrow fell over backward, while even the fierce beasts stopped short and looked at him in surprise.
And go to bed with backward looks
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