backward in Greek
backward in Greek is προς τα πίσω, ανάποδος, οπισθοδρομικός — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
backward in Greek
προς τα πίσω
Pronounced: pros ta piso
ανάποδος
Pronounced: anapodos
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
οπισθοδρομικός
Pronounced: opisthodromikos
παλιομοδίτικος
Pronounced: paliomoditikos
υπανάπτυκτος
Pronounced: ypanaptyktos
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
ανάποδα
Pronounced: anapoda
πίσω
Pronounced: piso
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
What does "backward" mean?
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adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
"He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
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adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
"Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
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adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
"He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
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backward in a sentence
- He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
- The car rolled backward down the hill.
- Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
- Some visitors described the town as backward, because it still had no proper roads.
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What is "backward" in Greek?
"backward" in Greek is προς τα πίσω, ανάποδος, οπισθοδρομικός. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
How do you pronounce προς τα πίσω?
"backward" in Greek is προς τα πίσω, pronounced "pros ta piso".
How do you use "backward" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Greek, "backward" is προς τα πίσω, ανάποδος, οπισθοδρομικός.
Are there other ways to say "backward" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 7 translations listed for "backward": προς τα πίσω, ανάποδος, οπισθοδρομικός, παλιομοδίτικος, υπανάπτυκτος, ανάποδα.
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