In a backward direction; to or towards the rear; back. Also figurative and in extended use: from the scene of action, away, to a distance; to a…
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| 释义 | the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > backward movement > [adverb] (30) abackOE In a backward direction; to or towards the rear; back. Also figurative and in extended use: from the scene of action, away, to a distance; to a… ruglingc1225 Backwards. abackwardc1275 = backward, adv. backwarda1300 With verbs of continuous motion, as walk backward, ride backward, this passes from simple direction, into a description of the constant position… hindwarda1300 Backward; towards the rear or hinder part. arsewardly1530 = arsewards, adv. arseward1553 Backwards, back to front, the wrong way round; in a manner contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical. Also arseward-backwards. Cf. arsewards… rearward1604 Towards the rear; backward. retrogradea1620 In a backward or reverse direction. aversively?1624 With aversion; in a backward direction. arsewards1648 Backwards, back to front, the wrong way round; in a manner contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical. retrogradely1658 In a retrograde way or manner; esp. in a backward direction. Now chiefly in scientific contexts. regressively1755 backlings1786 Back, backwards. tailwise1825 In the manner of a tail; also, with the tail foremost, i.e. backward. rearwards1835 = rearward, adv. 1. bass-ackwardsa1865 Backwards, back to front, the wrong way round; in a manner contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical; = ass-backwards, adv. arseling1887 Backwards. bass-ackward1902 Backwards, back to front, the wrong way round; in a manner contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical; = ass-backwards, adv. ass-backwards1934 Backwards, back to front, the wrong way round; in a manner contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical. backasswards1951 Backwards, back to front, the wrong way round; in a manner contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical; = ass-backwards, adv. Cf. bass-ackwards… backassward1961 Backwards, back to front, the wrong way round; in a manner contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical; = ass-backwards, adv. Subcategories:— in direction originally come from (3) — reverse (-acting, etc.) (1) — in direction of retreat (1) — in shrinking or flinching manner (1) — returning towards point of departure (2) |
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