Backwards

Meaning

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

Toward the back or in the reverse direction.

Example Sentences

He counted backwards from ten to one.

He accidentally fell backwards into the chair.

Example Expressions

bend over backwards

Synonyms

in reverse, rearward, back, behind

Entry 1

in reverse, rearward, back

Entry 2

in reverse, rearward, back, behind

Antonyms

forwards, ahead, onward

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forwards, ahead, onward

Entry 2

forwards, ahead, onward

Collocations

move backwards, count backwards, step backwards, walk backwards, fall backwards, look backwards

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move backwards, count backwards, step backwards

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walk backwards, fall backwards, look backwards