backwardly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈbækwɚdli/ (US)
- /ˈbækwədliː/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English backward Middle English -ly English -ly English backwardly From backward + -ly.
Meanings
-
In a backward direction.
1552, Richard Huloet, Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Bowed backwardlye, recuruue.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more backwardly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most backwardly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |