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Meaning of REARWARD

Pronunciation:  'reerwurd

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  direction toward the rear; "his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions"
  2. [adv]  at or to or toward or the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward"; "she looked rearward out the window of the car"
  3. [adj]  directed or moving toward the rear; "a rearward glance"; "a rearward movement"
 
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 Synonyms: back, backward, backward, backwards, rearwards, reverse
 
 Antonyms: forrad, forrard, forward, forwards, frontward, frontwards
 
 See Also: back end, backside, rear

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Rear"ward`\, n. [Rear + ward.]
    The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used
    figuratively. --Shak.
    
  2. \Rear"ward\, a. & adv.
    At or toward the rear.
    
 

 

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