backward |
tardy |
Related terms |
Backward is a related term of tardy.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between backward and tardy
is that
backward is (obsolete) already past or gone; bygone while
tardy is (obsolete) criminal; guilty.
As adjectives the difference between backward and tardy
is that
backward is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back while
tardy is late; overdue or delayed.
As nouns the difference between backward and tardy
is that
backward is the state behind or past while
tardy is (us) a piece of paper given to students who are late to class.
As an adverb backward
is (of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.
As a verb tardy is
(obsolete|transitive) to make tardy.
modest |
backward |
Related terms |
Modest is a related term of backward.
As adjectives the difference between modest and backward
is that
modest is not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble while
backward is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back.
As an adverb backward is
(of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.
As a noun backward is
the state behind or past.
loose |
backward |
Related terms |
Loose is a related term of backward.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between loose and backward
is that
loose is (obsolete) a state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment while
backward is (obsolete) already past or gone; bygone.
As adjectives the difference between loose and backward
is that
loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly while
backward is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back.
As nouns the difference between loose and backward
is that
loose is (archery) the release of an arrow while
backward is the state behind or past.
As a verb loose
is to let loose, to free from restraints or
loose can be .
As an interjection loose
is (archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.
As an adverb backward is
(of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.
aback |
backward |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between aback and backward
is that
aback is (obsolete) an abacus while
backward is (obsolete) already past or gone; bygone.
As adverbs the difference between aback and backward
is that
aback is (archaic) towards the back or rear; backwards while
backward is (of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.
As nouns the difference between aback and backward
is that
aback is (obsolete) an abacus while
backward is the state behind or past.
As an adjective backward is
(of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back.
backward |
antique |
Related terms |
Backward is a related term of antique.
As adjectives the difference between backward and antique
is that
backward is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back while
antique is old, used especially of furniture and household items; out of date.
As nouns the difference between backward and antique
is that
backward is the state behind or past while
antique is an old piece of furniture, household item, or other similar item.
As an adverb backward
is (of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.
As a verb antique is
(
label) to shop for antiques; to search for antiques.
aboriginal |
backward |
Related terms |
Aboriginal is a related term of backward.
As adjectives the difference between aboriginal and backward
is that
aboriginal is of or pertaining to australian aboriginal peoples, aborigines, or their language while
backward is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back.
As nouns the difference between aboriginal and backward
is that
aboriginal is an aboriginal inhabitant of australia, aborigine while
backward is the state behind or past.
As a proper noun aboriginal
is any of the native languages spoken by australian aborigines.
As an adverb backward is
(of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.
backward |
ebbing |
Synonyms |
Backward is a synonym of ebbing.
As nouns the difference between backward and ebbing
is that
backward is the state behind or past while
ebbing is the action of something that ebbs.
As an adjective backward
is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back.
As an adverb backward
is (of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.
As a verb ebbing is
.
backward |
returning |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between backward and returning
is that
backward is the state behind or past while
returning is the act of one who returns; a coming back.
As an adjective backward
is pertaining to the direction towards the back.
As an adverb backward
is in the direction towards the back; backwards.
As a verb returning is
present participle of lang=en.
native |
backward |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between native and backward
is that
native is belonging to one by birth while
backward is pertaining to the direction towards the back.
As nouns the difference between native and backward
is that
native is a person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place while
backward is the state behind or past.
As an adverb backward is
in the direction towards the back; backwards.
backward |
reticent |
Synonyms |
Backward is a synonym of reticent.
As adjectives the difference between backward and reticent
is that
backward is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back while
reticent is reluctant; reticent.
As an adverb backward
is (of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.
As a noun backward
is the state behind or past.
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