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backward
/ˈbækwəd/
adverb
do tyłu
Also
wstecz
Definition
Towards the back or in the reverse direction.
Examples
He took a step backward to avoid bumping into the person behind him.
Zrobił krok do tyłu, aby uniknąć zderzenia z osobą za nim.
The car rolled slowly backward down the slight incline.
Samochód powoli stoczył się wstecz po lekkim wzniesieniu.
Collocations
step backwardlean backwardmove backward
adjective
zacofany
Also
wsteczny
Definition
Directed towards the back; or having made less than normal progress or development.
Examples
The country was considered economically backward compared to its neighbors.
Kraj był uważany za gospodarczo zacofany w porównaniu do swoich sąsiadów.
He gave a backward glance at the old house as he drove away.
Rzucił wsteczne spojrzenie na stary dom, odjeżdżając.
Collocations
backward countrybackward stepbackward glance
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