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   backwards

   /ˈbakwədz/

   adverb

   • 1. (of a movement) in the direction of one's back: "Penny glanced backwards" Similar towards the rearrearwardsbackwardbehind oneOpposite forwards
   • 2. (of an object's motion) back towards the starting point: "the tape rolled backwards"
   • 3. in reverse of the usual direction or order: "count backwards from twenty to ten" Similar in reversefrom the highest to lowestin reverse order
   • ▪ towards the past: "the songs look backwards to long-ago battles"
   • ▪ towards or into a worse state: "a step backwards for the economy" Similar deterioratedeclinedegenerateworsenget worseinformal:go downhilltake a nosedivego to potgo to the dogshit the skidsgo down the toiletgo down the tubesOpposite improve

   Scrabble Points: 21

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarybackwards | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   backwards adverb (DIRECTION) B1. towards the direction behind you: She took a couple of steps backwards. He fell backwards off the stool. More examples. She fell backwards but he caught her in his arms. He leant backwards. She stumbled backwards.

3. www.grammarly.com › commonly-confused-words › backward-vs-backwardsBackward vs. Backwards: What's the Difference? - Grammarly

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   Backward vs. backwards in a nutshell. To summarize, backward is an adjective that characterizes something as reverse or regressive, whereas backwards is primarily used as an adverb to describe a motion done in reverse. The choice between the two often comes down to the function within the sentence: if you're describing a state, use backward; if ...

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › backwardBackward - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Backward means "toward the rear" or "behind." It’s the opposite of forward. If you stop peddling your bike on a hill, you’ll start rolling backward. If you count backward from 10 to 1, you probably just hypnotized someone.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusBACKWARD Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   Synonyms for BACKWARD in English: reverse, inverted, inverse, back to front, rearward, BWD, regressive, negative, downward, for the worse, ….

6. www.yourdictionary.com › backwardBackward Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   to try to an unusual degree (to please, pacify, etc.) to attempt to compensate, as for one's own bias, tendency, etc., with an extreme effort in the opposite direction. Webster's New World.

7. www.textreverse.comText Reverser (Reverse Text) - Backwards Text Generator

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   Text Reverser (reverse text generator) used to reverse words, spells and letters. It is free online backwards text generator tool.

8. www.xbox.com › en-US › gamesXbox Backward Compatible Games | Xbox

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   Online console multiplayer requires Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core (membership sold separately). Follow Xbox. Discover the library of Xbox backward compatible games. Experience game franchises from past generations and enjoy the games you love at no additional cost.