backward

In the direction behind you, or opposite to the usual direction of movement.

• He walked backward slowly.
• She tilted her head backward to look at the sky.
• The car rolled backward down the hill.

Similar words: backwards, back

Opposites: forward

Common phrases: walk backward, lean backward, step backward

At or towards the back part of something.

• The passengers moved backward towards the aircraft's tail.
• The cargo was placed farther backward in the ship.
• She walked backward through the cabin, facing the rear exit.

Similar words: rearward, towards the back

Opposites: forward

Common phrases: move backward, farther backward, walk backward

Moving or directed towards the back, away from the direction you face.

• She took a backward step.
• A sudden backward movement made him lose his balance.
• He gave the house one last backward glance.

Similar words: rearward

Opposites: forward

Common phrases: backward step, backward glance, backward movement

Located in the part furthest from the front.

• Water gathered in the backward part of the tank.
• The backward section of the vessel held the supplies.
• They inspected the backward compartment first.

Similar words: rear, back

Opposites: front

Common phrases: backward part, backward section

Facing towards the back instead of the front.

• The seat was facing backward.
• She installed the child's car seat facing backward.
• The child sat facing backward in the car.

Similar words: backwards

Opposites: forward

Common phrases: facing backward, turned backward, pointing backward