Rearward meaning

What does “rearward” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rearward” is a noun, adjective and adverb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: direction toward the rear.

rearward

noun

direction toward the rear
“his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions”

adjective

located in or toward the back or rear
“the chair's rear legs”
“the rear door of the plane”
Synonymsrear
directed or moving toward the rear
“a rearward glance”
“a rearward movement”
Synonymsreverse

adverb

at or to or toward the back or rear
“he moved back”
“tripped when he stepped backward”
Synonymsback backward backwards rearwards

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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