(also backward )
■ adverb
1》 in the direction of one's back.
2》 back towards the starting point.
3》 in reverse of the usual direction or order.
↘towards the past.
↘towards a worse state.
Phrases
~ and forwards to and fro.
bend (or fall or lean ) over ~ informal make every effort, especially to be fair or helpful.
know something ~ be entirely familiar with something.