backwards

ADVERB

back; backward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back backward

STRONG

rearward rearwards

WEAK

about around in reverse toward the rear

ADVERB

reverse to the usual way

Synonyms

WEAK

back to front inside out retrograde retrogressive topsy-turvy upside down

Example Sentences

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"It's a bit like if you get a paperclip and bend it forwards, bend it backwards. It's OK for a bit - but eventually it will break."

From BBC

“Because they said it was a backwards pass, that’s how it was able to be advanced.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It just happened to be backwards,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

You are very well-intentioned, but you’ve actually got the rules of survivor benefits backwards.

From MarketWatch

"He's brought in the drop shot a little bit, which is good to get the opponents moving forward to backwards, not just side to side."

From BBC