rearward.
The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
Meaning & usage
The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English rear Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English rearward From rear + -ward.
Toward the back or rear of something.
The rearward seats of the bus were unpleasantly close to the toilet facilities.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English rear Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English rearward From rear + -ward.
Toward the back or rear of something.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English rear Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English rearward From rear + -ward.
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