back Synonyms
back Meaning
back (n)
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
the side that goes last or is not normally seen
the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer
(football) a person who plays in the backfield
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
the part of a garment that covers the back of your body
a support that you can lean against while sitting
(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
back (v)
be behind; approve of
travel backward
give support or one's approval to
cause to travel backward
support financial backing for
be in back of
place a bet on
shift to a counterclockwise direction
establish as valid or genuine
strengthen by providing with a back or backing
back (a)
related to or located at the back
back (s)
located at or near the back of an animal
of an earlier date
back (r)
in or to or toward a former location
at or to or toward the back or rear
in or to or toward an original condition
in or to or toward a past time
in reply
in repayment or retaliation
back (n.)
A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
A ferryboat. See Bac, 1.
In human beings, the hinder part of the body, extending from the neck to the end of the spine; in other animals, that part of the body which corresponds most nearly to such part of a human being; as, the back of a horse, fish, or lobster.
An extended upper part, as of a mountain or ridge.
The outward or upper part of a thing, as opposed to the inner or lower part; as, the back of the hand, the back of the foot, the back of a hand rail.
The part opposed to the front; the hinder or rear part of a thing; as, the back of a book; the back of an army; the back of a chimney.
The part opposite to, or most remote from, that which fronts the speaker or actor; or the part out of sight, or not generally seen; as, the back of an island, of a hill, or of a village.
The part of a cutting tool on the opposite side from its edge; as, the back of a knife, or of a saw.
A support or resource in reserve.
The keel and keelson of a ship.
The upper part of a lode, or the roof of a horizontal underground passage.
A garment for the back; hence, clothing.
back (a.)
Being at the back or in the rear; distant; remote; as, the back door; back settlements.
Being in arrear; overdue; as, back rent.
Moving or operating backward; as, back action.
back (v. i.)
To get upon the back of; to mount.
To place or seat upon the back.
To drive or force backward; to cause to retreat or recede; as, to back oxen.
To make a back for; to furnish with a back; as, to back books.
To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
To write upon the back of; as, to back a letter; to indorse; as, to back a note or legal document.
To support; to maintain; to second or strengthen by aid or influence; as, to back a friend.
To bet on the success of; -- as, to back a race horse.
To move or go backward; as, the horse refuses to back.
To change from one quarter to another by a course opposite to that of the sun; -- used of the wind.
To stand still behind another dog which has pointed; -- said of a dog.
back (adv.)
In, to, or toward, the rear; as, to stand back; to step back.
To the place from which one came; to the place or person from which something is taken or derived; as, to go back for something left behind; to go back to one's native place; to put a book back after reading it.
To a former state, condition, or station; as, to go back to private life; to go back to barbarism.
(Of time) In times past; ago.
Away from contact; by reverse movement.
In concealment or reserve; in one's own possession; as, to keep back the truth; to keep back part of the money due to another.
In a state of restraint or hindrance.
In return, repayment, or requital.
In withdrawal from a statement, promise, or undertaking; as, he took back0 the offensive words.
In arrear; as, to be back in one's rent.
back Sentence Examples
- I'll be right back after I grab my keys.
- The dog ran back into the house when it started raining.
- I'm going to back up a few steps to get a better view.
- She reached back into the cabinet for another glass.
- The bus backs out of the driveway every morning.
- Can you back me up on this story?
- I backed out of the deal at the last minute.
- The water backs up into the basement during heavy storms.
- She backed away slowly, her eyes fixed on the snake.
- I put the book back on the shelf where I found it.
FAQs About the word back
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I'll be right back after I grab my keys.
The dog ran back into the house when it started raining.
I'm going to back up a few steps to get a better view.
She reached back into the cabinet for another glass.
