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Etymology
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. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean".
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Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] have or hold in one's hands or grip.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] organize or be responsible for.
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. 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))
6. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view.
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. 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))