rearward
/ˈɹiɹ.wɝ d/
Meanings
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adjective
moving or situated towards the rear
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adjective
moving or acting in a direction opposite to that which is customary or expected
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rearwardward , yard
Variants
List of all variants of rearward that leads to same resultrearward , rearwards
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old English reowarde, from reowe 'back' + weard 'guard, protection'.
Trivia
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The term 'rearward' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more frequently found in technical or specialized contexts.
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In aviation, a 'rearward' movement refers to a movement of an aircraft's tail or vertical stabilizer in a direction opposite to the direction of flight.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
backward: Synonym of rearward
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reverse: Opposite of forward, similar meaning to rearward
How to Memorize "rearward"
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visualize
- Visualize a car reversing or moving backwards.
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associate
- Associate the word with the rear of a vehicle or moving in the opposite direction.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Reach Around' to remember the meaning: Reach Around to the rear.
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