backwardly

Meanings

• adverb

  moving, acting, or occurring in the opposite direction to that which is normal or usual; going backward

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with backwardly
awfully , dowdily , mulledly , prowlingly , rowdily , slowly , swollenly

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Homophones

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1. backward (en) : moving, acting, or occurring in the opposite direction to that which is normal or usual; going backward
   

2. backward (en) : lacking intelligence or knowledge; unprogressive
   

3. backwards (en) : moving, acting, or occurring in the opposite direction to that which is normal or usual; going backward
   

4. backwards (en) : in a direction from the front to the rear; toward the back
   

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Variants

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backward , backwardly , backwardness , backwardnesses

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Etymology

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The word 'backwardly' is an adverb formed by adding -ly to the adjective 'backward'. The adjective 'backward' comes from Old English 'backweard' meaning 'behind; backward, late'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'backwardly' contains the letter 'a' four times.

2. The term 'backwardly' has six letters.

3. The word 'backwardly' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposite: The concept of 'opposite' is closely related to 'backwardly'. 'Backwardly' refers to moving or acting in the opposite direction of what is normal or usual.

2. retrograde: The term 'retrograde' is related to 'backwardly' as it also refers to moving or going backward, often in reference to planets or celestial bodies.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'backwardly' has been used to describe characters or situations that are regressive or moving in the opposite direction of progress. In art, the term can refer to a technique where the artist paints or creates in reverse order. In music, a 'backward' recording is one that is played in reverse, often for creative effect.

How to Memorize "backwardly"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'backwardly', visualize moving or acting in the opposite direction to what is normal or usual.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'backwardly' with moving or acting in the opposite direction to what is normal or usual.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Backs Up And Creates Havoc' to remember the meaning of 'backwardly'.

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