adjective related to or located at the back.
— synonyms: back(a)
adjective located at or near the back of an animal.
— synonyms: back(a), hind(a), hinder(a)
adjective of an earlier date.
— synonyms: back(a)
adverb in or to or toward a former location.
adverb at or to or toward the back or rear.
— synonyms: backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards
adverb in or to or toward an original condition.
adverb in or to or toward a past time.
— synonyms: backward
adverb in reply.
adverb in repayment or retaliation.
noun the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine.
— synonyms: dorsum
noun the side that goes last or is not normally seen.
— synonyms: rear
noun the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer.
— synonyms: rear
noun (football) a person who plays in the backfield.
noun the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord.
— synonyms: spinal_column, vertebral_column, spine, backbone, rachis
noun the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book.
— synonyms: binding, book_binding, cover
noun the part of a garment that covers the back of your body.
noun a support that you can lean against while sitting.
— synonyms: backrest
noun (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage.
verb be behind.
— synonyms: endorse, indorse, plump_for, plunk_for, support
verb travel backward.
verb give support or one's approval to.
— synonyms: second, endorse, indorse
verb cause to travel backward.
verb support financial backing for.
verb be in back of.
verb place a bet on.
— synonyms: bet_on, gage, stake, game, punt
verb shift to a counterclockwise direction.
verb establish as valid or genuine.
— synonyms: back_up
verb strengthen by providing with a back or backing.
Examples
“Could you please scratch my back?”
“He sat in the back of the room.”
“The small boat raced over the backs of the waves.”