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BACKWORD Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word backword. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For BACKWORD

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
advancing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• moving forward

ahead
adverbadv
adverb

• at or in the front

• toward the future; forward in time

• in a forward direction

• ahead of time; in anticipation

• to a more advanced or advantageous position

• to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)

• leading or ahead in a competition

adjective satellite

• having the leading position or higher score in a contest

forward
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective

• at or near or directed toward the front

• used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

• of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

• a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

adverb

• at or to or toward the front; forward

• forward in time or order or degree

• toward the future; forward in time

• in a forward direction

• near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

adjective satellite

• moving forward

verb

• send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

leading
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

noun

• the activity of leading

• thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

adjective satellite

• indicating the most important performer or role

• greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

• having the leading position or higher score in a contest

onward
verb, adverbv, adv
adverb

• forward in time or order or degree

• in a forward direction

progressing
adjectiveadj
noun

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

verb

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

towards
adverbadv
preposition

• In the direction of.

• In relation to (someone or something).

• For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

• Located close to; near (a time or place).

adjective

• Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.

adverb

• In the direction of something (indicated by context).

Alternatives for ADVANCING

Words (30)
Phrases (19)

Alternatives for AHEAD

Words (8)
Phrases (4)

Alternatives for FORWARD

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Phrases (2)

Alternatives for LEADING

Words (36)
Phrases (8)
Abbreviations (2)

Alternatives for ONWARD

Words (6)

Alternatives for PROGRESSING

Words (5)
Phrases (11)

Alternatives for TOWARDS

Words (9)
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