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adverb
1.
In or to or toward a former location.
2.
At or to or toward the back or rear.  Synonyms: backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards.  "Tripped when he stepped backward" , "She looked rearward out the window of the car"  Antonym: forward.
3.
In or to or toward an original condition.
4.
In or to or toward a past time.  Synonym: backward.  "Never look back" , "Lovers of the past looking fondly backward"  Antonyms: forward, ahead.
5.
In reply.
6.
In repayment or retaliation.  "He hit me and I hit him back" , "I was kept in after school for talking back to the teacher"
noun
1.
The posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine.  Synonym: dorsum.
2.
The side that goes last or is not normally seen.  Synonym: rear.  Antonym: front.
3.
The part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer.  Synonym: rear.  "It was hidden in the rear of the store"  Antonym: front.
4.
(football) a person who plays in the backfield.
5.
The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord.  Synonyms: backbone, rachis, spinal column, spine, vertebral column.
6.
The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book.  Synonyms: binding, book binding, cover.
7.
The part of a garment that covers the back of your body.
8.
A support that you can lean against while sitting.  Synonym: backrest.
9.
(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage.
adjective
1.
Related to or located at the back.  "The back entrance"  Antonym: front.
2.
Located at or near the back of an animal.  Synonyms: hind, hinder.  "The hinder part of a carcass"
3.
Of an earlier date.
verb
(past & past part. backed; pres. part. backing)
1.
Be behind; approve of.  Synonyms: endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support.  "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
2.
Travel backward.  "The car backed up and hit the tree"
3.
Give support or one's approval to.  Synonyms: endorse, indorse, second.  "I can't back this plan" , "Endorse a new project"
4.
Cause to travel backward.  Antonym: advance.
5.
Support financial backing for.
6.
Be in back of.  Antonym: front.
7.
Place a bet on.  Synonyms: bet on, gage, game, punt, stake.  "I'm betting on the new horse"
8.
Shift to a counterclockwise direction.  Antonym: veer.
9.
Establish as valid or genuine.  Synonym: back up.
10.
Strengthen by providing with a back or backing.



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