"Backward" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"backward" Definition
- [only before noun] directed or moving towards the back
- moving in a direction that means that no progress is being made synonym retrograde
- having made less progress than normal; developing slowly
- (old-fashioned, offensive) (of a child) slow to learn; finding it difficult to make progress in learning This use is considered offensive. You can say that the person has a learning disability or is learning disabled instead. compare forward
"backward" Synonyms & Antonyms
"backward" synonyms:
- rearward,
- backwards,
- retrograde,
- reverse,
- back,
- reversed,
- inverted,
- retreating,
- retrogressive,
- directed-backwards,
- inverse,
- contrary,
- transposed,
- back-to-front,
- reversing,
- withdrawing,
- astern,
- drawing-back,
- moving-back
"backward" antonyms:
- forward,
- frontward,
- front,
- fore,
- leading,
- frontal,
- frontwards,
- anterior,
- beginning,
- preceding,
- first,
- progressive,
- developing,
- forwards,
- improving,
- educating,
- bettering,
- forward-looking,
- expanding