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backward
Example
She took a step backward to create some space.
The car suddenly moved backward, causing a minor collision.
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in an order opposite to the usual or expected one
Example
She counted backward from 50 to help calm her mind.
When asked to recite the alphabet backward, she started confidently with Z.
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in the direction or toward a previous point in time
Example
The project moved backward due to unforeseen challenges.
The story moved backward to reveal the character ’s past.
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toward a less favorable state
Example
His health seemed to be moving backward after the treatment.
The company 's decision to cut corners led them backward in customer satisfaction.
backward
Example
The backward movement of the car was unexpected.
The backward orientation of the camera captured the scene behind the subject.
Example
The backward student hesitated to approach the teacher after class.
His backward attitude at the party made it hard for him to make new friends.
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slow to understand or respond
Example
The backward student struggled to keep up with the rest of the class.
The backward child found it hard to grasp the new concept quickly.
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lacking progress or development
Example
The nation 's backward industries struggle to compete on the global market.
The backward educational system has caused a gap in learning opportunities.
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directed toward an undesirable state
Example
The project took a backward turn when key members resigned.
The company 's backward policies caused it to lose its competitive edge.
