went backwards
Moved in reverse
Went backwards means moved in reverse, opposite to the usual forward direction: The car went backwards down the hill.
Figuratively, it describes regression or decline—losing progress already made: After the new policy, productivity went backwards.
Also describes doing something in reverse order: Let's go through the steps—we'll start at the end and go backwards.
- retreatedMoved backward from advance
- regressedReturned to earlier state
- recededMoved gradually away
- retracedTraveled a route again
- backpedalReverse one's stance
reverse · rewind · backtrack · lose ground · fell behind · backslide · lost momentum · undo · deteriorate · unravel · decline · falter · recoil · relapse · degenerate · retrograde · devolved · deescalate
went backwardsadvanced
Far along in development
moved forward · proceeded · went ahead · moved ahead · progressed
went backwardsprogressed
Moved toward completion
advanced · moved forward · made progress · improved · developed
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