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backwards
ˈbækwədz
adverb
do tyłu
Also
wstecz
Definition
Towards the back or in the reverse direction.
Examples
He took a step backwards to avoid the puddle.
Cofnął się o krok do tyłu, żeby ominąć kałużę.
The video played backwards, showing the car reversing.
Wideo odtwarzało się wstecz, pokazując cofający się samochód.
Collocations
fall backwardsmove backwardslook backwards
adjective
zacofany
Definition
Directed towards the back or past, or not advanced; undeveloped.
Examples
Some people still hold very backwards views on gender equality.
Niektórzy ludzie wciąż mają bardzo zacofane poglądy na równość płci.
Synonyms
Collocations
backwards thinkingbackwards country
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