backwards
/ˈbækwɜɹdz/
adjectiveadverb
Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
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Adjective 1 meaning
Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
Adverb 1 meaning
Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From backward + -s. See also -s (“used in the formation of certain adverbs: backwards, downwards, inwards, etc.”).
Similar and opposite words
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BACKWARDS at a glance
BACKWARDS has 9 letters and scores 21 points in Scrabble (B 3 + A 1 + C 3 + K 5 + W 4 + A 1 + R 1 + D 2 + S 1) and 23 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,551 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with backwards
All rhymes- WORDS9
- TOWARDS11
- RECORDS10
- STANDARDS11
- CARDS8
- AWARDS10
- BIRDS8
- YARDS9
- AFTERWARDS17
- GUARDS8
- BOARDS9
- REGARDS9
One letter away
- BACKYARDS21
- BACKWORDS21
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