work backward
work backward · works backward · worked backward · working backward
To derive a process, rationale, etcTo derive a process, rationale, etc. from its conclusions or results.
Meaning
1 sensesTo derive a process, rationale, etc. from its conclusions or results.
Forms
works backward, working backward, worked backward, worked backward| Base form | work backward · to work backward |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | works backward |
| Present participle | working backward |
| Past simple | worked backward |
| Past participle | worked backward |
irregular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedreverse-engineer
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle