Backward adv. : Alt. of Backwards

Backward a. : Directed to the back or rear; as, backward glances.

Backward a. : Unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; loath.

Backward a. : Not well advanced in learning; not quick of apprehension; dull; inapt; as, a backward child.

Backward a. : Late or behindhand; as, a backward season.

Backward a. : Not advanced in civilization; undeveloped; as, the country or region is in a backward state.

Backward a. : Already past or gone; bygone.

Backward n. : The state behind or past.

Backward v. i. : To keep back; to hinder.

Example:
How do you stop from moving Backward when using a double pedal on the drums?

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Defination from the web:
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