backward
intermediateB1/ˈbæk.wɚd/ · back-ward
Directed or moving toward the back; opposite of forward.
Meanings
Directed or moving toward the back; opposite of forward.
پیچھے کی طرف یا پیچھے کی جانب بڑھنا؛ آگے کا متضاد۔
پیچھے
peeche
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- backward glance
- backward step
- backward motion
Example Sentences
He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
اس نے کمرے چھوڑنے سے پہلے پیچھے کی طرف ایک نظر ڈالی۔
Us ne kamray chhorne se pehle peeche ki taraf aik nazar dali.
The car moved backward into the driveway.
گاڑی ڈرائیو وے میں پیچھے کی طرف چلی گئی۔
Gaari driveway mein peeche ki taraf chali gayi.
Her thoughts seemed to drift backward to the past.
اس کے خیالات ماضی کی طرف پیچھے کی طرف جا رہے تھے۔
Us ke khayalat mazi ki taraf peeche ki taraf ja rahe the.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone walking away from you as 'backward.'
Imagine someone walking in reverse, going backwards.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کوئی بھی قدم اٹھاتے جائیں گے پیچھے ہٹتے ہوئے
Koi bhi qadam uthatay jaayenge peeche hattay hue
We will take each step, moving backward.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پیچھے رہ جانے والوں کا اشک.
Peeche reh jane walon ka ashq.
The tear of those who lag behind.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "bæceweard" — toward the back
First known use: 15th century
The word 'backward' originates from Old English, combining 'back' (the rear part) and 'ward' (in the direction of). It has been used since the early Middle Ages.