Synonyms & related words for rearward

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of rearward — including backwards, back, rearmost, rear, hindward, reverse. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to rearward

Explore words related to rearward — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include frontward, sideward, backrest, forwardly, sweepback, backswept, retral, backwardly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for rearward

Common synonyms for rearward include backwards, back, rearmost, rear, hindward, reverse, hindermost, aft — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does rearward come from?

The word rearward breaks down into 2 roots of Old French and Old English origin: rear, from Old French rere (“back part”); and -ward, from Old English -weard (“in the direction of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.