REARWARD

rearward, rear(a)

(adjective) located in or toward the back or rear; “the chair’s rear legs”; “the rear door of the plane”; “on the rearward side”

rearward, reverse

(adjective) directed or moving toward the rear; “a rearward glance”; “a rearward movement”

back, backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards

(adverb) 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”

rearward

(noun) direction toward the rear; “his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rearward (plural rearwards)

The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.

The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.

Adjective

rearward (comparative more rearward, superlative most rearward)

Toward the back or rear of something.

Adverb

rearward

Toward the back or rear of something.

Source: Wiktionary


Rear"ward`, n. Etym: [Rear + ward.]

Definition: The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used figuratively. Shak.

Rear"ward, a. & adv.

Definition: At or toward the rear.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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