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Word: Backward
Speech Type: Adjective
Middle English: from earlier abackward, from aback
ˈbakwəd
directed behind or to the rear
Short Definition:directed behind
Examples:- she left the room without a backward glance
having made less progress than is normal or expected
Short Definition:having made less progress than normal
Examples:- a backward agricultural country
lacking the confidence to do (something)
Short Definition:lacking confidence to do something
Examples:- he was not backward in displaying his talents
(of a fielding position) behind an imaginary line passing through the stumps at the batter's end at right angles to the wicket
Short Definition:relating to fielding position
Examples:- backward square leg
Word: Backward
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈbakwəd
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