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backwardly

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • US: /ˈbækwɚdli/
  • UK: /ˈbækwədliː/

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adv

Meaning 1

In a backward direction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1552, Richard Huloet, Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Bowed backwardlye, recuruue.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English backward Middle English -ly English -ly English backwardly From backward + -ly.