rearward

(noun, adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. located in or toward the back or rear

- the chair's rear legs

- the rear door of the plane

- on the rearward side

Similar word(s): back, rear

2. directed or moving toward the rear

- a rearward glance

- a rearward movement

Similar word(s): backward, reverse

Sentences with rearward as an adjective:

- The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities.

adverb

1. at or to or toward the back or rear

- she looked rearward out the window of the car

Similar word(s): back, backward, backwards, rearwards

Sentences with rearward as an adverb:

- She stumbled rearward through the bus, hoping to make it to the toilet before she caused a mess.

noun

1. direction toward the rear

- his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions

Definition categories: location, backside, rear