Definitions

1. adverb

in a reverse direction or contrary to expectation

“The lost hikers walked againward into the dense forest.”

2. preposition

in the opposite direction

“He turned againward and started running in the opposite direction.”

3. noun

the opposite direction

“The map showed the againward route to the city.”

4. adjective

opposite in direction or intention

“The againward motion of the pendulum was an interesting phenomenon.”