Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word In reverse or opposite direction.
Backwards
/ˈbækwədz/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
'Know her, Sir! why, she was always coming backwards and forwards."You got it backwards.He suddenly threw himself backwards.
Etymology:
From Middle English abakward, abakwerd, equivalent to back + -ward. First recorded in 1300–1350.
Usage Statistics:
3 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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