rearward
pronunciation
How to pronounce rearward in British English:
UK [ˈrɪəwəd]
How to pronounce rearward in American English:
US [ˈrɪrwərd]
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- Noun:
- direction toward the rear
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- Adjective:
- directed or moving toward the rear
- located in or toward the back or rear
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- Adverb:
- at or to or toward the back or rear
Word Origin
- rearward (adv.)
- 1590s, from rear (adj.) + -ward.
Example
- 1. Remove the starter rearward from the engine , rotating the starter as necessary .
- 2. The shock wave forms a cone of pressurized air molecules which move outward and rearward in all directions and extend to the ground .
- 3. Indeed , it is possible that the effect works both ways , and that rearward segments provide lift to those in front .
- 4. Push tank rearward into the holder and engage the electrical plug connection for the fluid level indicator .
- 5. He moved back ; tripped when he stepped backward ; she looked rearward out the window of the car .