1. toward or in the direction of the back or rear

Examples

• The car rolled rearwards down the hill.
• She glanced rearwards to check if anyone was following.
• The soldier moved rearwards to avoid enemy fire.
• The boat drifted rearwards with the current.
• He stepped rearwards to get a better view of the painting.
• The train lurched rearwards as it came to a sudden stop.