"back" | Definition and Related Words

back

Adjective

Related to or located at the back (synset 300199168)
"the back yard"; "the back entrance"
also:
- posterior - located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure
- aft - (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail
similar to:
- backmost, hindermost, hindmost, rearmost - located farthest to the rear
- rear, rearward - located in or toward the back or rear
Located at or near the back of an animal (synset 300132764)
"back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"

similar to: posterior - located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure

same as: hind, hinder
Of an earlier date (synset 300672052)
"back issues of the magazine"

similar to: noncurrent - not current or belonging to the present time

Noun

The posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine (synset 105566350)
"his back was nicely tanned"

is a type of: body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
has:
- saddle - posterior part of the back of a domestic fowl
- small - the slender part of the back
- lat, latissimus dorsi - a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
- dorsal vertebra, thoracic vertebra - one of 12 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; thoracic vertebrae extend from the seventh cervical vertebra down to the first lumbar vertebra
- lumbar vertebra - one of 5 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; lumbar vertebrae extend from the twelfth thoracic vertebra down to the sacral vertebrae
is a part of: body, torso, trunk - the body excluding the head and neck and limbs

same as: dorsum
The side that goes last or is not normally seen (synset 104066813)
"he wrote the date on the back of the photograph"

is a type of: side - an extended outer surface of an object
subtypes:
- after part, poop, quarter, stern, tail - the rear part of a ship
- empennage, tail, tail assembly - the rear part of an aircraft
same as: rear
The part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer (synset 108643421)
"he stood at the back of the stage"; "it was hidden in the rear of the store"

is a type of: place, position - the particular portion of space occupied by something

same as: rear
(football) a person who plays in the backfield (synset 109849440)
referred to in: football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

is a type of: football player, footballer - an athlete who plays American football
subtypes:
- flanker, flanker back - a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver
- field general, quarterback, signal caller - (football) the person who plays quarterback
- running back - (football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage
- tailback - (American football) the person who plays tailback
- wingback - (football) the person who plays wingback
The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord (synset 105595824)
"the fall broke his back"

is a type of: skeletal structure - any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
subtypes:
- notochord - a flexible rodlike structure that forms the supporting axis of the body in the lowest chordates and lowest vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates
- chine - backbone of an animal
has:
- canalis vertebralis, spinal canal, vertebral canal - the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes
- coccyx, tail bone - the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
- vertebra - one of the bony segments of the spinal column
- intervertebral disc, intervertebral disk - a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column (except between the first two)
is a part of: axial skeleton - the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribs

same as: backbone, rachis, spinal column, spine, vertebral column
The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book (synset 102843848)
"the book had a leather binding"

is a type of: protection, protective cover, protective covering - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
subtypes:
- half binding - book binding in which the spine and part of the sides are bound in one material and the rest in another
- three-quarter binding - the spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover
is a part of: book, volume - physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together

same as: binding, book binding, cover
The part of a garment that covers the back of your body (synset 102770670)
"they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back"

is a type of: cloth covering - a covering made of cloth
A support that you can lean against while sitting (synset 102770438)
"the back of the dental chair was adjustable"

is a type of: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing
subtypes:
- cantle - the back of a saddle seat
- ladder-back - the backrest of a chair that consists of two uprights with connecting slats
is a part of:
- car seat - a seat in a car
- chair - a seat for one person, with a support for the back
same as: backrest
(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage (synset 100727026)
referred to in: american football, american football game - a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays

is a type of: position - (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player
subtypes:
- line backer, linebacker - (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage
- field general, quarterback, signal caller - (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team
- fullback - (American football) an offensive position in the backfield
- halfback - (American football) an offensive back usually positioned behind the quarterback and to the side of the fullback
- tailback - (American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage
- wingback - (American football) the position of the offensive back who lines up behind or outside the end
belongs to:
- backfield - the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen
- secondary - the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen

Adverb

In or to or toward a former location (synset 400075427)
"she went back to her parents' house"
At or to or toward the back or rear (synset 400074673)
"he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward"; "she looked rearward out the window of the car"

same as: backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards
In or to or toward an original condition (synset 400075535)
"he went back to sleep"
In or to or toward a past time (synset 400074467)
"set the clocks back an hour"; "never look back"; "lovers of the past looking fondly backward"

same as: backward
In reply (synset 400075633)
"he wrote back three days later"
In repayment or retaliation (synset 400075230)
"we paid back everything we had borrowed"; "he hit me and I hit him back"; "I was kept in after school for talking back to the teacher"

Verb

Be behind;
Approve of (synset 202459338)
"He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"

is a type of: approve, o.k., okay, sanction - give sanction to
subtypes:
- guarantee, warrant - stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
- champion, defend - protect or fight for as a champion
same as: endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support

verb group: back, endorse, indorse, second - give support or one's approval to
Travel backward (synset 202001151)
"back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

subtypes: back out - move out of a space backwards

verb group: back - cause to travel backward
Give support or one's approval to (synset 202562643)
"I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"

is a type of: back up, support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

same as: endorse, indorse, second

verb group: back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support - be behind; approve of
Cause to travel backward (synset 202001544)
"back the car into the parking spot"

causes: back - travel backward

verb group: back - travel backward
Support financial backing for (synset 202222477)
"back this enterprise"

is a type of: finance - obtain or provide money for
Be in back of (synset 202699807)
"My garage backs their yard"

is a type of: lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
Place a bet on (synset 201141530)
"Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"

is a type of: bet, play, wager - stake on the outcome of an issue
subtypes:
- ante - place one's stake
- double up, parlay - stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
same as: bet on, gage, game, punt, stake
Shift to a counterclockwise direction (synset 200561705)
"the wind backed"

is a type of: change over, shift, switch - make a shift in or exchange of
Establish as valid or genuine (synset 200223535)
"Can you back up your claims?"

is a type of: affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustain - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

same as: back up
Strengthen by providing with a back or backing (synset 200186002)
is a type of: strengthen - gain strength

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