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 took a step back when he realized he was going the wrong way.
Toward the back or rear; in the opposite direction to the one that is forward or ahead.
Example
She stumbled backward when she missed a step on the stairs.
At or to the far side of something; in a position that is further back than someone or something else.
Example
The car was parked behind the building.
Key Differences: back vs backward vs behind
- 1Back refers to a direction opposite to the one that is forward or ahead.
- 2Backward indicates a movement toward the back or rear.
- 3Behind describes a position that is further back than someone or something else.
Effective Usage of back, backward, behind
- 1Giving Directions: Use these antonyms to provide clear directions to someone who is lost.
- 2Describing Movement: Use these words to describe the direction of movement.
- 3Talking About Position: Use these words to describe the location of an object or person.
Remember this!
The antonyms of forth are back, backward, and behind. These words can be used to give directions, describe movement, and talk about position. Back refers to a direction opposite to the one that is forward or ahead, backward indicates a movement toward the back or rear, and behind describes a position that is further back than someone or something else.
