BACK
Scrabble letter values: B3A1C3K5 = 12
Definition
- 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
- “the back yard”
- “the back entrance”
- “back (or hind) legs”