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backward

Prononciation : [ˈbækwərd]

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Comment utiliser backward dans une phrase : 4 sens et 12 exemples audio.

Contexte : « movement »

(adjective) when someone or something is moving in the direction behind them. It's like walking or looking behind instead of forward.

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She walked backward to see how far she could go without looking.

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He didn't want to walk backward because he was afraid he might trip.

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Can you walk backward without looking where you're going?

Contexte : « progress »

(adjective) when something is not progressing or developing in a positive way. It's like a situation that is going in the wrong direction.

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The team made backward progress but learned from their mistakes.

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The project is not backward; it is moving forward successfully.

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Why do you think some cultures might be seen as backward?

Contexte : « movement »

(adverb) how someone is moving in the direction behind them. Like saying you're going backward instead of forward.

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He cautiously moved backward to avoid stepping on the cat.

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She did not want to move backward during the dance; she wanted to face her partner.

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Why would you move backward instead of forward?

Contexte : « opinion »

(adjective) when someone has beliefs that are considered old-fashioned or not in line with modern ideas. It's like thinking about things in a way that is not up-to-date.

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His views on technology are backward; he prefers traditional ways.

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Her ideas are not backward; they are very modern and innovative.

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What do you mean when you say someone has backward beliefs?

Comment prononcer backward

Prononciation : [ˈbækwərd]

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