rearward
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Pronunciation
- IPA /ˈɹiɹ.wɝ d/
Noun
rearward noun
- The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
- The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
Verb
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Adjective
rearward adjective
- Toward the back or rear of something.“The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities.”
Adverb
rearward adverb
- Toward the back or rear of something.
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Synonyms
backwardbackbackwardsreverserearbehindretrograderearmostpullposteriorlyagobackseatsternrear-endtwolineman
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