Rearward

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈɹiɹ.wɝ d/

Origin

rear + -ward

Full definition of rearward

Noun

1. The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion; wind-up.
• 1599, William Shakespeare, ,Do not live, Hero; do not ope thine eyes;For, did I think thou wouldst not quickly die,Thought I thy spirits were stronger than thy shames,Myself would, on the rearward of reproaches,Strike at thy life.
2. The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.

Adjective

1. Toward the back or rear of something.The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities.

Adverb

1. Toward the back or rear of something.She stumbled rearward through the bus, hoping to make it to the toilet before she caused a mess.