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Rearward - What does it mean?

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rearward

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion; wind-up.
  • * 1599 ,
  • *:Do not live, Hero; do not ope thine eyes;
  • *:For, did I think thou wouldst not quickly die,
  • *:Thought I thy spirits were stronger than thy shames,
  • *:Myself would, on the rearward of reproaches,
  • *:Strike at thy life.
  • The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
    • (Shakespeare)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Toward the back or rear of something.
    • The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities.

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Toward the back or rear of something.
    • She stumbled rearward through the bus, hoping to make it to the toilet before she caused a mess.

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