Pronunciation: /ˈrɪr.wərd/
adjective located behind or at the rear
A1 The rearward seat on the bus is usually less crowded.
A2 She glanced in the rearward direction to check for any approaching vehicles.
B1 The rearward movement of the enemy troops caught us by surprise.
B2 The rearward view from the mountaintop was breathtaking.
C1 The rearward position of the company in the market was a cause for concern.
C2 The rearward facing camera on the car provided a clear view of the traffic behind.
adverb toward or in the direction of the rear
A1 The cat walked rearward out of the room.
A2 She stumbled rearward when she tripped over the rug.
B1 The car slowly moved rearward into the parking space.
B2 The soldier signaled for the troops to move rearward to safety.
C1 The spacecraft was launched rearward into orbit.
C2 The athlete sprinted rearward to catch up with the competition.
formal The soldier moved rearward to take cover behind the wall.
informal I saw a car backing up rearward in the parking lot.
slang The player slid rearward to avoid the tackle.
figurative As the project progressed, they realized they were moving rearward in terms of their goals.
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