rearward

[US]/ˈrɪəwəd/
[UK]/ˈrɪrˌwərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.at or towards the back
n.the back or rear part
adj.relating to or situated at the back

Phrases & Collocations

rearward motion

rearward position

rearward glance

rearward view

rearward shift

rearward travel

rearward facing

rearward direction

rearward tilt

rearward support

Example Sentences

the car swerved rearward to avoid the collision.

he looked rearward to check for any approaching vehicles.

the ship's rearward motion was caused by the strong currents.

she took a rearward glance before stepping off the curb.

the rearward section of the plane was quieter.

he adjusted the mirrors to have a better rearward view.

the soldiers were instructed to move rearward during the retreat.

she felt a sudden rearward pull on her backpack.

they drove rearward to park the car in the garage.

his thoughts drifted rearward to happier times.

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