Backwards and Inverted

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Backwards adverb - In a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal.

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Inverted and backwards are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inverted" instead the word "Backwards" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: back, backward

Inverted adjective - Being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed.

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Backwards and inverted are semantically related. You can use "Backwards" instead the word "Inverted" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: invert, inversion, inverter, inverting

The second half of the level is similar to the first half, but the colors are inverted, the music is reversed, and you walk backwards.

Source: Video Game / Mibiblis Quest
Inverted when Roy confronts a half-ogre who uses a Game Breaker from the 3.5 rules to attack him twice a round while dodging backwards.

Source: Deadly Dodging
Inverted by Superman foe Bizarro, who is the reverse Superman, and thus does everything backwards, greeting Superman with a hearty "Goodbye, Superman" and usually leaving with a "Hello".

Source: Just For Fun / Hello!

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