Rearward

usgb/ˈrɪrwərd/
adjective

Towards the back or end.

He moved in a rearward direction.
Visual representation of "rearward" - Towards the back or end.

Often appears as...

  • rearward direction
  • rearward movement
adverb

Towards the back or end.

The car moved rearward.
Visual representation of "rearward" - Towards the back or end.

Often appears as...

  • move rearward
  • tilt rearward
adjective

Towards the back or end.

He moved in a rearward direction.
Visual representation of "rearward" - Towards the back or end.

Often appears as...

  • rearward direction
  • rearward movement
adverb

Towards the back or end.

The car moved rearward.
Visual representation of "rearward" - Towards the back or end.

Often appears as...

  • move rearward
  • tilt rearward
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Visual representation of "rearward"
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Spatial Movement

Use 'rearward' to describe something moving towards the back, especially in a three-dimensional space.

Illustration for Spatial Movement
The spaceship thrusted rearward to avoid the debris.
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Not Reversal

'Rearward' indicates direction, not the action of reversing; it doesn't mean going back in time or undoing actions.

Illustration for Not Reversal
Gazing rearward, she admired the landscape left behind.
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Non-literal Use

Can be used figuratively to describe a return to older methods or styles.

Illustration for Non-literal Use
His musical style took a rearward step to jazz roots.
Visual representation of the word "Rearward"

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