Top synonyms for “backward”: back, backwards, feebleminded, half-witted, rearward, rearwards, slow-witted, adynamic, and 24 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)directed or facing toward the back or rear“a backward view”
- (adjective)(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature“a backward lover”
- (adjective)having made less than normal progress“an economically backward country”
- (adjective)retarded in intellectual development
- (adverb)in or to or toward a past time“set the clocks back an hour”
- (adverb)at or to or toward the back or rear“he moved back”
- (adverb)in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal“it's easy to get the `i' and the `e' backward in words like `seize' and `siege'”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "backward"?
Common synonyms for "backward" include back, backwards, feebleminded, half-witted, rearward, rearwards. Our thesaurus lists 32 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "backward"?
Antonyms for "backward" include forward, forward. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "backward" mean?
directed or facing toward the back or rear Example: "a backward view"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
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