Sekirov Dictionary

rearward

UK /ˈɹɪəwɜːd/US /ˈɹiɹwɝd/

noun 2
adjective 1
adverb 1
forms 4

noun2

The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.

adjective1

•
Toward the back or rear of something.
- The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities.

adverb1

•
Toward the back or rear of something.
- The ensuing struggle was bitter but brief, as for a third time the Alabamians stumbled rearward through the cedars. If Manigault were to take the guns, he would need help. — 1991

forms

rearwards · more rearward · most rearward · rearwardmost

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