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   rearward

   /ˈrɪəwəd/

   adjective

   • 1. directed towards the back: "a slight rearward movement"

   adverb

   • 1. towards the back: "the engine nozzles point rearward"

   noun

   • 1. the part or position at the back of something: archaic "it would occupy its position in the advance, not in the rearward of the times"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a noun denoting the rear part of an army): from Anglo-Norman French rerewarde ‘rearguard’; the adjective dates from the early 17th century and is from rear1 + -ward.

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   The meaning of REARWARD is rear; especially : the rear division (as of an army). How to use rearward in a sentence.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREARWARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'rearward' as an adjective, adverb, and noun. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of 'rearward'.

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   Rearward means toward, to, or at the rear, or in or toward a former location or condition. It can be used as an adjective, adverb, or noun. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.

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   Definition of rearward adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   located in or toward the back or rear. “on the rearward side”. synonyms: rear. back. related to or located at the back. adjective. directed or moving toward the rear. “a rearward glance”. “a rearward movement”.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › rearward_n1rearward, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   What does the noun rearward mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun rearward, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. rearward has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. military (Middle English) navy (Middle English) See meaning & use.

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