English English Dictionary

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Result for Backward

Backward (adv.)

Alt. of Backwards

Backward (a.)

Directed to the back or rear; as, backward glances.

Backward (a.)

Unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; loath.

Backward (a.)

Not well advanced in learning; not quick of apprehension; dull; inapt; as, a backward child.

Backward (a.)

Late or behindhand; as, a backward season.

Backward (a.)

Not advanced in civilization; undeveloped; as, the country or region is in a backward state.

Backward (a.)

Already past or gone; bygone.

Backward (n.)

The state behind or past.

Backward (v. i.)

To keep back; to hinder.