Definitions and Examples of back, backward, behind
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a direction opposite to the one that is forward or ahead.
Example
He turned back when he realized he had left his phone at home.
Towards the rear or in a direction opposite to the normal or usual one.
Example
She stumbled backward when she missed a step on the stairs.
At or to the far side of something, or in a position further back than someone or something else.
Example
The car was driving behind us on the highway.
Key Differences: back vs backward vs behind
- 1Back refers to a direction opposite to the one that is forward or ahead.
- 2Backward indicates a direction towards the rear or in a direction opposite to the normal or usual one.
- 3Behind describes a position further back than someone or something else.
Effective Usage of back, backward, behind
- 1Giving Directions: Use these antonyms to give directions when you want to indicate a direction opposite to the forward movement.
- 2Narrative Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to describe characters' movements or actions.
- 3Daily Conversations: Use these antonyms in daily conversations to express movement or position.
Remember this!
The antonyms of along are back, backward, and behind. These words indicate a direction opposite to the forward movement or progress. Use them to give directions, describe movements or positions in narratives, or express movement or position in daily conversations.
