backward

US /ˈbæk.wɚd/
UK /ˈbæk.wɚd/
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1.

directed or facing toward the back or rear

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He took a step backward to avoid the puddle.
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The car rolled backward down the hill.
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rearwardbackwards
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forwardonward
2.

having made less than normal progress; undeveloped

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Some regions are still economically backward.
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The education system in that country is quite backward.
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undevelopedprimitiveregressive
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advanceddevelopedprogressive
1.

toward the back or rear

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He looked backward over his shoulder.
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The old man stumbled and fell backward.
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rearwardbackwards
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forwardonward
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backwardsbend over backward