rearward

Meaning

adjective

1. located in or toward the back or rear
   “the chair's rear legs”
2. directed or moving toward the rear
   “a rearward glance”

adverb

1. at or to or toward the back or rear
   “he moved back”

noun

1. direction toward the rear
   “his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions”

Synonyms for rearward

• rear
• back
• reverse
• backward
• backwards
• rearwards