REARWARDS

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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

rearwards (comparative more rearwards, superlative most rearwards)

Rearward.

Adverb

rearwards (comparative more rearwards, superlative most rearwards)

Rearward.

Noun

rearwards

plural of rearward

Source: Wiktionary


REARWARD

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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