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backwards

Pronunciation: /ˈbækwɜːdz/

The English word “backwards” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  1. Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.

Etymology

From backward + -s. See also -s (“used in the formation of certain adverbs: backwards, downwards, inwards, etc.”).

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