1. back
noun. ['ˈbæk'] the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine.
Synonyms
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. back
adverb. ['ˈbæk'] at or to or toward the back or rear.
Antonyms
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. back
adjective. ['ˈbæk'] related to or located at the back.
Synonyms
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] come out better in a competition, race, or conflict.
Synonyms
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. back
adverb. ['ˈbæk'] in or to or toward a past time.
Synonyms
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. back
noun. ['ˈbæk'] the side that goes last or is not normally seen.
Synonyms
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. back
verb. ['ˈbæk'] be behind; approve of.
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] hit repeatedly.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))