Simple meaning
What does Back mean?
Back can mean the rear side, or returning to where you were before.
Dictionary definition
The rear side of something, or movement toward an earlier place or position.
Example sentences
Back in a sentence
easy
Put your backpack on the back of the chair.
medium
Please come back after lunch.
hard
The movie jumps back to show what happened first.
Synonyms
Words like Back
rearUse for the back side of an object.
returnUse when someone goes back to a place.
Antonyms
Opposite words
frontUse for the side that faces forward.
forwardUse for movement ahead.
Word family
Back word family
Base word
back
noun
backs
More than one back.
verb
backed
Moved or supported in the past.
noun
backing
Support or a back part.
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What can back mean?
Back can describe a side of something or movement to an earlier place.
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