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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
adj
Pronounced: pros ta piso
ανάποδος
adj
Pronounced: anapodos
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
οπισθοδρομικός
adj
Pronounced: opisthodromikos
παλιομοδίτικος
adj
Pronounced: paliomoditikos
υπανάπτυκτος
adj
Pronounced: ypanaptyktos
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
ανάποδα
adv
Pronounced: anapoda
πίσω
adv
Pronounced: piso
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.

What does "backward" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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.
  • He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it.

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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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