backward

Backward is a synonym of receding.

As nouns the difference between backward and receding

is that backward is the state behind or past while receding is the action of something that recedes.

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 receding is

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Delaying is a related term of backward.

As nouns the difference between delaying and backward

is that delaying is a delay while backward is the state behind or past.

As a verb delaying

is .

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 adjectives the difference between backward and downward

is that backward is pertaining to the direction towards the back while downward is moving or sloping down.

As adverbs the difference between backward and downward

is that backward is in the direction towards the back; backwards while downward is toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.

As a noun backward

is the state behind or past.

Backward is a synonym of retreating.

As nouns the difference between backward and retreating

is that backward is the state behind or past while retreating is the act of moving back from something; a retreat.

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 retreating is

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Backward is a related term of slow.

As adjectives the difference between backward and slow

is that backward is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back while slow is taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.

As adverbs the difference between backward and slow

is that backward is (of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards while slow is slowly.

As nouns the difference between backward and slow

is that backward is the state behind or past while slow is someone who is slow; a sluggard.

As a verb slow is

to make (something) run, move, etc less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

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 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 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.

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 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.