backwards

• Adverb, das eine Bewegung in Richtung des Rückens oder der Hinterseite bezeichnet oder eine Richtung entgegen der üblichen oder vorderen. Auch übertragen für Rückschritt oder Verschlechterung.

An adverb meaning 'toward the back or rear' or 'in a direction opposite to the usual or forward direction.' It can also be used figuratively to describe a reversal or decline in progress or condition.

1. Toward the back or rearA2formal

   Moving or facing in the direction behind you.

   Nach hinten

   • He stepped backwards to avoid the puddle.
   • She looked backwards over her shoulder.
   • The car rolled backwards down the hill.

   Synonymebackbackwardrearwardrearwards

   Antonymeforwardfrontwards

2. In reverse order or directionA2formal

   In a manner opposite to the usual or expected direction or sequence.

   Rückwärts

   • You are wearing your shirt backwards.
   • Count backwards from ten to one.
   • The video was playing backwards.

   Synonymecontrariwiseinverselyrearwardreverselythe other way aroundvice versa

   Antonymeaheadforwardforwards