Rearward and Reverse

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Rearward adjective - Directed, turned, or done toward the back.

Usage example: the tearful girl gave a rearward glance to her younger brother as she was being led down the street for her first day at school

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Reverse is a synonym for rearward. In some cases you can use "Reverse" instead the word "Rearward" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: rear, rearwards

Reverse adjective - Directed or moving toward the rear.

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Rearward is a synonym for reverse. You can use "Rearward" instead the word "Reverse" as an adjective or a noun.

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