Meaning Of The Word Backward

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What's The Definition Of Backward?

backward
A backward movement or look is in the direction that your back is facing. Some people use backwards for this meaning.
If someone takes a backward step, they do something that does not change or improve their situation, but causes them to go back a stage.
adjective: A backward child has difficulty in learning.
adjective: A backward country or society does not have modern industries and machines.

backward in American English
adverb: toward the back or rear

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