rearward

adverb
UK: /ˌrɪərˈwɔːd/
US: /ˌrɪrˈwɔːrd/

  1. Towards the back.

    1. The ship moved rearward slowly.
    2. He glanced rearward to check if anyone was following his car.

Synonyms

backward
rearward adjective

  1. Located at or directed towards the back.

    1. The rearward seats are empty.
    2. The rearward section of the plane was less crowded than usual after boarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "rearward" is /ˌrɪərˈwɔːd/ in British English and /ˌrɪrˈwɔːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rearward": backward.

Example usage of "rearward": "The ship moved rearward slowly.". More examples on the page.