Rear and Rearwards

Rear

Rear noun - A behind part or surface.

Rearwards and rear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rearwards" instead a noun "Rear".

Nearby Words: rearmost, rearwards, rearward, rearer

Rearwards

Rearwards adverb - At or to or toward the back or rear.
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Synonyms for Rearwards

Rear and rearwards are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rear" instead a noun "Rearwards".

Nearby Words: rear, rearward
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