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Backhand

A kind of handwriting in which the downward slope of the letters is from left to right.

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Similar meaning 2

Written 84% connected

of Write

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Written 84% connected

of Write

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Broader term 2

Hit 76% connected

It.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Return 76% connected

To turn back; to go or come again to the same place or condition.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Synonym 1

Backhanded 92% connected

With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Antonym 2

Forehand 94% connected

All that part of a horse which is before the rider.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Forehand 94% connected

All that part of a horse which is before the rider.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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