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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backword

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
back-word
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A contention, retort, or reply.

noun

A contradiction or answer to put off an engagement; a countermand.

noun

A section of commentary at the end of a book.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From back + word.

Inflected Forms

backwords (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

foreword

Questions

What does backword mean?
A contention, retort, or reply.
Where does backword come from?
From back + word.

How to pronounce backword

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