Back of and Forward

Back of

Back of preposition - At, to, or toward the rear of.
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Synonyms for Back of

Forward and back of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forward" instead an adverb phrase "Back of".

Forward

Forward adverb - Toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time.

Back of and forward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back of" instead an adverb "Forward".

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Both terms in one sentence

  • Real Life / Cool Plane Because these wings can generate lift at the back of the wing, which is swept forward, it shares some of the advantages offered by forward-swept wings while being more durable.
  • Gorn's reaction is that he has some fire after all, and Lord Seth, in the back of the room, comes forward to receive it.
  • Catholic School Girls Rule Suddenly there was a ruckus at the back of the line as a girl pushed her way forward.
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