MeanOF

backward

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: toward the rear

Synonyms: astern behind inverted rearward regressive retrograde
Antonyms: ahead forward to the front
- adjective (adj)

Meaning: slow in growth

Antonyms: developing fast intelligent smart
- adverb (adv)

Meaning: toward the rear

Synonyms: aback abaft about astern back behind in reverse inverted rearward turned around
Antonyms: forward

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