Basic Details
Word: Backward
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Towards the back; in the direction that is opposite to the front.
Synonyms: Rearward, backwardly
Antonyms: Forward
Idioms and Phrases
- Look backward: To remember or reflect on past events. Example: "Sometimes, it's good to look backward and learn from our experiences."
- Backwards and forwards: To go back and forth; to move in both directions. Example: "They were talking backwards and forwards about the plans for the party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The dog ran backward when it saw its owner calling for it.
Example 2: To get a better view, she had to take several steps backward.
Example 3: He read the story backward, starting from the end to the beginning.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of "backward" can be used figuratively too? For example, someone might say "a backward way of thinking" to describe an outdated or old-fashioned mindset.
Famous Quote
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving forward, not backward." - Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "backward" mean?
a) To the left
b) In the back direction
c) In a circular motion
d) Towards the sky
Answer: b) In the back direction
2. Which of these is a synonym of "backward"?
a) Forward
b) Rearward
c) Above
d) Below
Answer: b) Rearward
3. Which of these is an antonym of "backward"?
a) Sideways
b) Reverse
c) Forward
d) Upward
Answer: c) Forward
4. In which sentence is "backward" used correctly?
a) She walked backward to look at the sunset.
b) The backward flew in the sky.
c) He painted backward with lots of colours.
d) The backward climbed the tree.
Answer: a) She walked backward to look at the sunset.
5. What does "backwards and forwards" mean?
a) To stay still
b) To move in both directions
c) To move in circles
d) To move only in one direction
Answer: b) To move in both directions
