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backward
Grammatical Information
Examples
She took a step backward to create some space.
02
in an order opposite to the usual or expected one
Examples
She counted backward from 50 to help calm her mind.
03
in the direction or toward a previous point in time
Examples
The project moved backward due to unforeseen challenges.
04
toward a less favorable state
Examples
His health seemed to be moving backward after the treatment.
backward
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most backward
Comparative
more backward
gradable
Examples
The backward movement of the car was unexpected.
Examples
The backward student hesitated to approach the teacher after class.
03
slow to understand or respond
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The backward student struggled to keep up with the rest of the class.
04
lacking progress or development
Examples
The nation 's backward industries struggle to compete on the global market.
05
directed toward an undesirable state
Examples
The project took a backward turn when key members resigned.
