1. located at or toward the back

1. toward the back or rear

1. the rear part or back portion of something

Examples

• The rearward seats of the bus were empty.
• She glanced rearward to check if anyone was following.
• The ship’s rearward section was damaged in the storm.
• Move rearward slowly until you reach the wall.
• The rearward of the formation stayed in position.
• The rearward windows provided a view of the garden.
• He stepped rearward to avoid the falling branch.