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BACKWARDS Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word backwards. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word backwards. (close relations)
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backwardbackwardly

Best Alternative Words for BACKWARDS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1backward
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
2rearward
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
3awkward
adjectiveadj
4back
adverb, nounadv, n
5contrariwise
adverbadv
6crude
adjectiveadj
7dated
verb, adjectivev, adj
8fumbling
verb, adjectivev, adj
9incompetent
noun, adjectiven, adj
10obsolete
adjectiveadj
11poor
adjectiveadj
12primitive
noun, adjectiven, adj
13rearwards
adverbadv
14retrograde
noun, adjectiven, adj
15reversedly
16switched
verb, adjectivev, adj
17mirror image
nounn

Best Hypernyms For BACKWARDS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for backwards, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
contrary inverse opposite retreat retrograde reverse

Alternatives for BACKWARD

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