πίσω — meaning in English

English meaning

• back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
• backward adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
• behind preposition At or toward the back of something, or after it in time, position, or progress.
• retrieve verb To get something back, especially something that was lost, stored, or left somewhere.

Senses

πίσω is used for these senses in English:

• back (not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
• backward In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
• behind At or to the back or far side of.
• retrieve (transitive) To regain or get back something.

back — full definition

1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

backward — full definition

1. adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
2. adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
3. adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.

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