rearward
intermediateB1/ˈrɪər.wəd/ · rear-ward
In the direction of the rear; towards the back.
Meanings
In the direction of the rear; towards the back.
پیچھے کی طرف جانا؛ پچھلے کی طرف۔
پیچھے کی طرف
peeche ki taraf
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- rearward glance
- rearward motion
- move rearward
Example Sentences
The vehicle moved rearward slowly to avoid hitting anything.
گاڑی آہستہ پیچھے کی طرف چل رہی تھی تاکہ کسی چیز سے ٹکرانے سے بچ سکے.
Gaari aahista peeche ki taraf chal rahi thi taake kisi cheez se takrane se bach sake.
He turned in a rearward direction to check for traffic.
اس نے ٹریفک چیک کرنے کے لیے پیچھے کی سمت میں مڑ گیا.
Us ne traffic check karne ke liye peeche ki simt mein mur gaya.
The soldiers were instructed to move rearward during the retreat.
سپاہیوں کو پسپا ہونے کے دوران پیچھے کی طرف منتقل ہونے کی ہدایت دی گئی.
Sipahiyon ko paspa hone ke doran peeche ki taraf muntuqil hone ki hidayat di gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'rear' for back and 'ward' for direction.
Imagine a car backing up to visualize moving rearward.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "rēarweard" — toward the back
First known use: 15th century
The term 'rearward' derives from the Old English word, combining 'rēar' (back) and 'weard' (toward). It has been used since the early Middle Ages in both literal and figurative contexts.