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Rearward

//ˈɹɪəwɜːd// adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
Toward the back or rear of something.
"The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities."

Adjective

1
located in or toward the back or rear wordnet
2
directed or moving toward the rear wordnet

Adverb

1
Toward the back or rear of something.
"The ensuing struggle was bitter but brief, as for a third time the Alabamians stumbled rearward through the cedars. If Manigault were to take the guns, he would need help."

Adverb

1
at or to or toward the back or rear wordnet

Noun

1
The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
"Do not liue Hero, do not ope thine eies: / For did I thinke thou vvouldſt not quickly die / Thought I thy ſpirites vvere ſtronger than thy ſhames / My ſelfe would on the rerevvard of reproches / Strike at thy life."
2
direction toward the rear wordnet
3
The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
"Come in the rearward of a conquered woe"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From rear + -ward.

Etymology 2

From rear + -ward.

Etymology 3

From rear + -ward.

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