Index of English words, starting with "ba"

(1) - Backward (v. i.) To keep back; to hinder.
(2) - Backward (n.) The state behind or past.
(3) - Backward (a.) Already past or gone; bygone.
(4) - Backward (a.) Not advanced in civilization; undeveloped; as, the country or region is in a backward state.
(5) - Backward (a.) Late or behindhand; as, a backward season.
(6) - Backward (a.) Not well advanced in learning; not quick of apprehension; dull; inapt; as, a backward child.
(7) - Backward (a.) Unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; loath.
(8) - Backward (a.) Directed to the back or rear; as, backward glances.
(9) - Backward (adv.) Alt. of Backwards

(1) - Backwardly (adv.) Perversely; ill.
(2) - Backwardly (adv.) Reluctantly; slowly; aversely.

(1) - Backwardness (n.) The state of being backward.