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. fall
verb. ['ˈfɔl, ˈfɑːl'] descend in free fall under the influence of gravity.
Synonyms
Etymology
- fall (English)
- fallen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. fall
verb. ['ˈfɔl, ˈfɑːl'] move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- fall (English)
- fallen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. 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))
6. fall
verb. ['ˈfɔl, ˈfɑːl'] pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind.
Synonyms
Etymology
- fall (English)
- fallen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. 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))
8. 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))