BACK
(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)Definitions
How to pronounce back:
Back - as an adjective
Back - as a noun
The posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
Example: "His back was nicely tanned"
The side that goes last or is not normally seen
Example: "He wrote the date on the back of the photograph"
The part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer
Example: "He stood at the back of the stage"
(football) a person who plays in the backfield
The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
Example: "The fall broke his back"
The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
Example: "The book had a leather binding"
The part of a garment that covers the back of your body
Example: "They pinned a `kick me' sign on his back"
A support that you can lean against while sitting
Example: "The back of the dental chair was adjustable"
(american football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
Back - as an adverb
In or to or toward a former location
Example: "She went back to her parents' house"
At or to or toward the back or rear
Example: "He moved back"
In or to or toward an original condition
Example: "He went back to sleep"
In or to or toward a past time
Example: "Set the clocks back an hour"
In reply
Example: "He wrote back three days later"
In repayment or retaliation
Example: "We paid back everything we had borrowed"
Back - as an adjective satellite
Back - as a verb
Be behind; approve of
Example: "He plumped for the labor party"
Travel backward
Example: "Back into the driveway"
Give support or one's approval to
Example: "I'll second that motion"
Cause to travel backward
Example: "Back the car into the parking spot"
Support financial backing for
Example: "Back this enterprise"
Place a bet on
Example: "Which horse are you backing?"
Establish as valid or genuine
Example: "Can you back up your claims?"
Strengthen by providing with a back or backing
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Word Game Points
BACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
BACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
BACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
