Word
Backward
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
back-ward
Definition
- adv. - Alt. of Backwards
- a. - Directed to the back or rear; as, backward glances.
- a. - Unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; loath.
- a. - Not well advanced in learning; not quick of apprehension;
dull; inapt; as, a backward child.
- a. - Late or behindhand; as, a backward season.
- a. - Not advanced in civilization; undeveloped; as, the
country or region is in a backward state.
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