rearwards
In reverse direction
Rearwards means toward the back or in a backward direction: The crowd surged rearwards as the parade passed.
It functions like backwards, though less common.
Rearward serves the same purpose and also works as an adjective: a rearward glance.
At the rear
Toward what's behind
- reverseTurn to opposite
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- backingAid or sponsorship
- reversingGoing in opposite direction
receding · withdrawing · retiring · retrogression · backpedaling · recoiling · regressing · pulling back
Going in opposite direction
- backing upMoving backward or supporting
- reverse gearTransmission position for retreating
- three-point turnMultipart directional reversal
- parallel parkingWedging beside the curb
backup camera · tail lights · reverse lights · docking · parking assist · blind spot · bumper · fender
behind
At the rear
backward
Toward what's behind
reversing · receding · withdrawing · retiring · retrogression · backpedaling · recoiling · regressing · pulling back · stepping back
reversing
Going in opposite direction
- backing upMoving backward or supporting
- reverse gearTransmission position for retreating
- three-point turnMultipart directional reversal
parallel parking · backup camera · tail lights · reverse lights · docking · parking assist · blind spot · bumper · fender · tailgate