backed

The word “backed” has 1 syllable: backed

It's pronounced as /bækt/

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In the thesaurus, “backed” has 11 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

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Synonyms for backed

verb
1. To go in the reverse direction.
2. To support.
3. (of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
4. (of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
5. (of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.
6. (of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed.
7. To push or force backwards.
8. To get upon the back of; to mount.
9. To place or seat upon the back.
10. To make a back for; to furnish with a back.
11. To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
12. To write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement.
13. (of a justice of the peace) To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender).
14. To row backward with (oars).
adjective
1. Put on one's back; killed; rendered dead.
2. (in combination) Having specified type of back.
3. (in combination) Having specified type of backing.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backed, such as: advocated, aided, approved, assisted, balked, barred, blocked.

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