back

noun
UK: /bæk/
US: /bæk/

  1. The part of your body that is behind your chest and stomach, from your shoulders to your waist.

    1. My back hurts after carrying that heavy box all day. [ ] [ ]
    2. She leaned back in her chair, stretching her back muscles after sitting for hours. [ ] [ ]

  2. The side or part of something that is furthest from the front.

    1. The information is on the back of the page, so turn it over. [ ] [ ]
    2. The house has a lovely garden at the back, perfect for summer evenings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

endorse behind rear support reverse
back verb

  1. To move backwards.

    1. Back away slowly, and don't make any sudden movements. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car had to back up the hill because it couldn't make the turn. [ ] [ ]

  2. To support or help someone.

    1. I will back you in the debate; I know you will win. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher decided to back the student's proposal for the school project. [ ] [ ]
back adjective

  1. At or towards the rear.

    1. The back door is always open for deliveries. [ ] [ ]
    2. We sat in the back row of the theater, so the view wasn't great. [ ] [ ]
back adverb

  1. Towards the place or position you were in before.

    1. Go back to your seat now, class is about to start. [ ] [ ]
    2. He went back home after realizing he had forgotten his wallet. [ ] [ ]
back phrasal-verb

  1. To support someone or something, especially financially.

    1. I need someone to back me up if I challenge the boss. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is looking for investors to back its new venture financially. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "back" in English means: The part of your body that is behind your chest and stomach, from your shoulders to your waist., The side or part of something that is furthest from the front..

The phonetic transcription of "back" is /bæk/ in British English and /bæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "back": endorse, behind, rear, support, reverse.

Example usage of "back": "My back hurts after carrying that heavy box all day.". More examples on the page.