·adv By way of reflection; reflexively.
II. Backwards ·adv On the back, or with the back downward.
III. Backwards ·adv Toward, or in, past time or events; ago.
IV. Backwards ·adv With the back in advance or foremost; as, to ride backward.
V. Backwards ·adv Toward the back; toward the rear; as, to throw the arms backward.
VI. Backwards ·adv From a better to a worse state, as from honor to shame, from religion to sin.
VII. Backwards ·adv In a contrary or reverse manner, way, or direction; contrarily; as, to read backwards.