Definition of rearward
(Entry 1 of 3)
: rear
especially
: the rear division (as of an army)
rearward
adjectiveDefinition of rearward (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: located at, near, or toward the rear
2
: directed toward the rear
a rearward glance
rearward
adverbDefinition of rearward (Entry 3 of 3)
: at, near, or toward the rear : backward
looking rearward
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The first known use of rearward was in the 14th century
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