Backwards
Pronunciation: /ˈbækwərd/
Backwards (adjective)
- Moving in the opposite direction from usual or expected.
- Not as developed or advanced as others.
- Being shy or not confident in social situations.
Examples
- The car moved backward into the parking space.
- He walked backward to avoid stepping on the wet paint.
Common collocations: move backward, step backward, backward technology, backward region, backward nature
Backwards (adverb)
- In the direction of the back or rear.
- In the opposite order from usual.
Examples
- She glanced backward to see who was following.
- He leaned backward to stretch his back.