Backward and Through and through

Backward

Backward adverb - Toward the rear.

Through and through and backward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Through and through" instead an adverb "Backward".

Through and through

Through and through adverb - To a full extent or degree.

Backward and through and through are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backward" instead an adverb phrase "Through and through".
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