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Definitions of backwards

1. at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward"; "she looked rearward out the window of the car" Wordnet Dictionary DB

2. Toward the back; toward the rear; as, to throw the arms backward. Webster Dictionary DB

3. On the back, or with the back downward. Webster Dictionary DB

4. Toward, or in, past time or events; ago. Webster Dictionary DB

5. By way of reflection; reflexively. Webster Dictionary DB

6. From a better to a worse state, as from honor to shame, from religion to sin. Webster Dictionary DB

7. In a contrary or reverse manner, way, or direction; contrarily; as, to read backwards. Webster Dictionary DB

8. With the back foremost; to wards the back; on the back; towards past times; by way of reflection; from a better to a worse state; in time past; reversely; from the end to the beginning; in a contrary manner. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.

9. Back; in time past; towards the back. Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Usage examples for backwards

1. Thayer's thoughts flew backwards to one night, in Lorimer's room at the hotel. – The Dominant Strain by Anna Chapin Ray

2. George staggered backwards up the remainder of the stairs. – The Roll-Call by Arnold Bennett