Backward and Premature

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Backward

Backward adjective - Directed, turned, or done toward the back.
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Premature is an antonym for backward.
Nearby Words: back, backwater, backwardness, backwards, backwardation

Premature

Premature adjective - Occurring before the usual or expected time.
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Backward is an antonym for premature in topics: rash, earlier in occurrence than anticipated.
Nearby Words: prematurely, prematurity
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