rearward Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun direction toward the rear
   
   • his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions
2. adjective satellite located in or toward the back or rear
   rear.
   
   • the chair's rear legs
   • the rear door of the plane
   • on the rearward side
3. adjective satellite directed or moving toward the rear
   reverse.
   
   • a rearward glance
   • a rearward movement
4. adverb at or to or toward the back or rear
   rearwards; backward; back; backwards.
   
   • he moved back
   • tripped when he stepped backward
   • she looked rearward out the window of the car

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