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backword

B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /bˈækwɜːd/
    • /bˈakwɜːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /bˈækwɜːd/

Definitions of backword word

  • noun backword the act or an instance of failing to keep a promise or commitment (esp in the phrase give (someone) backword) 3
  • noun backword A contention, retort, or reply. 1
  • noun backword A contradiction or answer to put off an engagement; a countermand. 0
  • noun backword A section of commentary at the end of a book. 0

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Parts of speech for Backword

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

backword popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

backword usage trend in Literature

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