Rearward: meaning, definitions and examples

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rearward

 

[ ˈrɪəwərd ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in movement

Moving or facing towards the back or rear.

Synonyms

backward, backwards, behind

Examples of usage

  • He stepped rearward, away from the edge of the cliff.
  • The soldiers retreated rearward to regroup.
Context #2 | Adjective

in position

Situated or positioned at or towards the back or rear.

Synonyms

back, hind, rear

Examples of usage

  • The rearward seat in the car provides a good view of the scenery.
  • She placed the rearward foot in a starting position.

Translations

Translations of the word "rearward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para trás

🇮🇳 पीछे की ओर

🇩🇪 rückwärts

🇮🇩 ke belakang

🇺🇦 назад

🇵🇱 do tyłu

🇯🇵 後方

🇫🇷 en arrière

🇪🇸 hacia atrás

🇹🇷 geriye

🇰🇷 뒤로

🇸🇦 إلى الوراء

🇨🇿 dozadu

🇸🇰 dozadu

🇨🇳 向后

🇸🇮 nazaj

🇮🇸 aftur á bak

🇰🇿 артқа

🇬🇪 უკან

🇦🇿 geriyə

🇲🇽 hacia atrás

Etymology

The word 'rearward' originated from Middle English 'rerewarde', which came from Old French 'reregarde', meaning 'rear guard'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe a position at or towards the back. Over time, it has evolved to be used in both adverbial and adjectival contexts to indicate a backward or rearward direction or position.

See also: rear, rearwards.