rearward

/'riəwəd/
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rearward

He cast a quick rearward glance over his shoulder.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Directed or moving toward the back: Describes something facing or going backwards.
    • Located in or toward the back: Describes something positioned at the rear.

  2. Adverb:

    • At, to, or toward the back: Indicates movement or direction backwards.

  3. Noun:

    • Direction toward the rear: The area or position at the back.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The soldier took a rearward glance to check on his squad.
    • The rearward seats of the theater often have the best sound.

  • Adverb:

    • The convoy moved rearward to regroup.
    • He stumbled rearward after the sudden push.

  • Noun:

    • The command post was positioned to the rearward of the advancing troops.
Advanced Usage
  • "To the rearward of": A formal or military phrase meaning "behind" or "at the back of."
    • The supply depot was located to the rearward of the front lines.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rearwards (Adverb): An alternative form of the adverb "rearward," meaning toward the back.
    • The vehicle rolled slowly rearwards down the gentle slope.
  • Rear (Noun/Adjective): The back part. "Rearward" is often a more formal or specific directional variant.
  • Backward (Adverb/Adjective): While similar, "backward" more commonly describes direction opposite to forward or a lack of progress, whereas "rearward" specifically relates to the rear position.
Synonyms
  • Back (Adjective/Adverb): At or toward the rear.
  • Aft (Adjective/Adverb): Specifically toward the stern (back) of a ship or aircraft.
  • Hind (Adjective): Located at the back (often used for animals, e.g., hind legs).
Antonyms
  • Forward (Adjective/Adverb): Directed toward the front.
  • Frontward (Adjective/Adverb): Toward the front.
Related Phrases
  • Rearward movement: A formal term for backward motion.
    • The general ordered a cautious rearward movement.
  • Rearward-facing: Describing something oriented toward the back.
    • For safety, infants must be in rearward-facing car seats.
rearward

He cast a quick rearward glance over his shoulder.

Adjective
  1. directed or moving toward the rear
    • a rearward glance
    • a rearward movement
  2. located in or toward the back or rear
    • the chair's rear legs
    • the rear door of the plane
    • on the rearward side
Adverb
  1. at or to or toward the back or rear
    • he moved back
    • tripped when he stepped backward
    • she looked rearward out the window of the car
Noun
  1. direction toward the rear
    • his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions

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