Word BACKWARDS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

backwards

🇺🇸 [ˈbæk.wɚdz]

Meanings

In the direction opposite to the usual or expected one, or moving in reverse. This can refer to physical movement, or to doing something in a way that is contrary to progress or normal order.

Examples

• He took a few steps backwards to avoid the puddle.
• The car rolled backwards down the hill.
• She felt like things were moving backwards in her career.

Synonyms

reverse • in reverse • retrograde

Antonyms

forwards • ahead • onward