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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

backwards

/ˈbæk.wər.dz/ adverb · British & US
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What does backwards mean?

adverb

Moving or directed in the opposite direction from the normal or expected direction; in the opposite direction of forward motion.

Example

"She walked backwards to avoid bumping into the obstacle."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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