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BACKWARD Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word backward. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word backward. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BACKWARD

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1retrograde
noun, adjectiven, adj
2rearward
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
3contrariwise
adverbadv
4inverse
noun, adjectiven, adj
5inverted
adjectiveadj
6opposite
noun, adjectiven, adj
7regressive
adjectiveadj
8retreat
verb, nounv, n
9retrogressive
adjectiveadj
10reversed
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
11backwards
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
12antediluvian
adjectiveadj
13antiquated
adjectiveadj
14back
adverb, nounadv, n
15developing
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
16historical
adjectiveadj
17overdue
adjectiveadj
18tardy
adjectiveadj
19forepast
adverbadv
20third world

Alternatives for RETROGRADE

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