100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "backward(s)"

Definition

Backward(s) as an adverb refers to the direction opposite to that of forward; it can indicate movement towards the back or a return to a previous state or condition. It can also express a sense of regression or a lack of progress in terms of development or behavior.

Synonyms

• Back
• Rearward
• In reverse
• Backwardly

Antonyms

• Forward
• Ahead
• Onward
• Progressively

Examples

1. She took a step backward when she saw the snake.
2. The car rolled backward down the hill.
3. He looked backward to see if anyone was following him.
4. The dancer moved backward gracefully across the stage.
5. The child stumbled backward but quickly regained his balance.
6. They walked backward to the starting point to retrace their steps.
7. The project seems to be going backward instead of making progress.
8. The old machine works better in a backward position.
9. He threw the ball backward without looking.
10. The team had to go backward in their plans due to unforeseen circumstances.
11. She leaned backward to get a better view of the fireworks.
12. The game requires players to think backward to solve the puzzles.
13. He was forced to move backward in his career after the layoffs.
14. We need to take a backward look at the data to find the error.
15. The dog ran backward in excitement as he spotted his owner.
16. She felt as though her life was going backward after the breakup.
17. The teacher asked the students to write their names backward for fun.
18. The roller coaster went backward for a thrilling experience.
19. The soldiers were ordered to retreat backward to safer ground.
20. The gymnast flipped backward off the balance beam.
21. He was walking backward while trying to take a selfie.
22. The car’s gears were malfunctioning, causing it to go backward unexpectedly.
23. She felt a sense of nostalgia looking backward at her childhood.
24. The robot was programmed to move backward when it detected an obstacle.
25. The turtle moved backward into its shell at the first sign of danger.
26. They decided to take a backward approach to problem-solving.
27. The athlete performed a backward somersault during the routine.
28. She glanced backward to make sure she hadn’t left anything behind.
29. The movie's plot went backward to explain the character's motives.
30. The magician made the ball roll backward using a clever trick.
31. His thoughts drifted backward to happier times.
32. The crowd stepped backward in surprise at the loud noise.
33. The child walked backward to imitate his favorite cartoon character.
34. The parents worried their son was moving backward in his studies.
35. The bike slipped backward on the wet pavement.
36. She felt as though she was going backward in time during the flashback.
37. The dog barked and jumped backward when startled.
38. He had to take a backward glance at the proposal before signing it.
39. The team needs to change tactics and move backward to regain control.
40. The backward swaying of the swing made her dizzy.
41. The artist painted the scene backward to create a unique effect.
42. They walked backward to avoid stepping on the fragile flowers.
43. The train began to move backward unexpectedly.
44. The student answered the question backward, leading to confusion.
45. She felt her progress was going backward after the setback.
46. The detective had to think backward to piece together the clues.
47. The balloon floated backward in the breeze.
48. He moved backward to give her space to speak.
49. The child fell backward into the soft grass.
50. The company’s profits have been going backward for the last quarter.
51. He watched the scene unfold backward in his mind.
52. The vehicle rolled backward on the incline.
53. The gymnast landed backward, but managed to keep her balance.
54. She took a backward step to catch her breath.
55. The software update caused the system to revert to a backward version.
56. He turned backward to check for any approaching cars.
57. The climber slipped and fell backward down the slope.
58. The story was told in a backward fashion that intrigued the audience.
59. The actor was asked to perform the scene backward for a special effect.
60. The cat pounced backward when it saw the shadow.
61. The event felt like a backward step for social progress.
62. She hesitated, taking a backward glance before leaving.
63. The team was forced to move backward after losing the lead.
64. The roller skater went backward for a trick.
65. He was shocked to find his grades had gone backward this semester.
66. The professor encouraged students to think backward to solve the problem.
67. She laughed as she walked backward down the hill.
68. The path leads backward to the old village.
69. The actor delivered his lines backward for comedic effect.
70. The child spun around and fell backward onto the grass.
71. They were forced to move backward to avoid the falling debris.
72. The research took a backward turn when new evidence was found.
73. The tide began to pull backward from the shore.
74. The dog ran backward as if playing a game.
75. He learned to write his name backward for a fun challenge.
76. The weather was backward for this time of year, unseasonably cold.
77. She attempted to walk backward to improve her balance.
78. The gymnast practiced her backward flips daily.
79. The memory came backward to her like a flash.
80. The crowd moved backward to give the performers room.
81. The experiment showed results that were backward from the hypothesis.
82. He took a backward step to think before responding.
83. The actor's performance felt like a backward step for his career.
84. The wind blew backward, sending leaves flying.
85. The retreat was planned to move backward for safety.
86. The vehicle was stuck and started to roll backward down the hill.
87. She always seemed to move backward in her relationships.
88. The instructions were unclear, leading to a backward assembly of the furniture.
89. The cat darted backward when it heard a loud noise.
90. The student felt like he was moving backward in his studies.
91. The parade moved backward to accommodate the crowd.
92. The movie's ending forced the audience to reflect backward on the story.
93. He had to think backward to remember where he placed the keys.
94. The dancer executed a flawless backward leap.
95. The team had to strategize backward to ensure victory.
96. She felt a rush of emotions as memories came backward to her.
97. The path wound backward through the forest.
98. He stepped backward to avoid the puddle.
99. The discussion took a backward turn when disagreements arose.
100. The child giggled as he hopped backward in the game.