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Definition

adjective. directed or oriented toward the back.

Example Sentence

The seats in the train were backward-facing, providing a unique view of the landscape we had passed.

More Example Sentences

They sat in a backward-facing position on the bus.

Synonyms

rearward; backward; reverse

Antonyms

forward; front; ahead

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