backward

English

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: en or /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/
• (US) enPR: băk'wərd, IPA: en or /ˈbækwɚd/

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Adjective

1. Template:lb In the direction towards the back.

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2. Template:lb In the direction reverse of normal.

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   • Synonyms: en and retrograde

3. Reluctant or unable to advance.
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4. Of a culture: undeveloped or unsophisticated.
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   • Synonyms: en, developing and Third World

   • Antonyms: en, developed, First World and forward

5. Outdated.

   • Synonyms: en, antediluvian, antiquated, backwards, parachronistic, retrograde and Thesaurus:obsolete

   • Antonyms: en and progressive

6. Template:lb On that part of the field behind the batsman's popping crease.
7. Template:lb Further behind the batsman's popping crease than something else.
8. Template:lb Unwilling; averse; reluctant.
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9. Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning.

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10. Late or behindhand.

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    • Synonyms: en, overdue, tardy and Thesaurus:overdue

11. Template:lb Already past or gone; bygone.
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    • Synonyms: en, forepast, historical and Thesaurus:past

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