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backward

/ˈbækwɚd/

Meaning 1

toward the past or an earlier time

“He took a backward glance at his childhood home.”
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Illustration of backward: toward the past or an earlier time

Meaning 2

in the direction of the back

“The child walked backward and tripped over a toy.”
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Illustration of backward: in the direction of the back