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