rearward meaning and definition

REARWARD noun

Definition of rearward (noun)

1. direction toward the rear
   • "his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions"

REARWARD adjective

Definition of rearward (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"
   • synonyms: rear
2. directed or moving toward the rear
   • "a rearward glance"; "a rearward movement"
   • synonyms: reverse

REARWARD adverb

Definition of rearward (adverb)

1. at or to or toward the back or rear
   • "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward"; "she looked rearward out the window of the car"
   • synonyms: back, backward, backwards, rearwards
   • antonym: forrad