Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - backward
Backward
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adv. & adj. --adv. = BACKWARDS. Usage Backwards is now more common, esp. in literal senses. --adj. 1 directed to the rear or starting-point (a backward look). 2 reversed. 3 mentally retarded or slow. 4 reluctant, shy, unassertive. Derivatives backwardness n. Etymology: earlier abackward, assoc. with BACK
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I. adverb or ~s Date: 14th century 1. toward the back, with the back foremost, 2. in a reverse or contrary direction or way, toward the past, toward a worse state, II. adjective Date: 14th century 1. directed or turned ~, done or executed ~, diffident, shy, retarded in development, ~ly adverb ~ness noun III. noun Date: 1610 the part behind or past ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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