backed

The word “backed” has 1 syllable: backed.

It's pronounced as /bækt/.


What is synonym and antonym for backed?

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

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backed along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for backed

  • advocated
  • aided
  • approved
  • assisted
  • bolstered
  • endorsed
  • favored
  • helped
  • proved
  • reinforced
  • supported

Antonyms for backed

  • balked
  • barred
  • blocked
  • constrained
  • disapproved
  • failed
  • frustrated
  • hampered
  • handicapped
  • held back
  • hindered
  • impeded
  • inhibited
  • interfered
  • obstructed
  • opposed
  • restrained
  • strangled
  • thwarted
  • undermined
  • weakened

Meanings of 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.

Example Sentences

  • The research findings were backed by extensive data analysis.
  • The athlete's performance was consistently backed by rigorous training.
  • The company's decision to expand was backed by market research.
  • The treaty was backed by the support of multiple nations.
  • Her argument was strongly backed by credible sources and evidence.

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

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

backed down

backed off

backed out

validated

  • accepted
  • accurate
  • actual
  • allowed
  • approved
  • argued
  • attested
  • authentic
  • authenticated
  • authorized
  • backed
  • certified
  • closed
  • concluded
  • confirmed
  • definitive
  • demonstrated
  • dependable
  • effective
  • endorsed
  • established
  • factual
  • identified
  • passed
  • permitted
  • proved
  • proven
  • ratified
  • real
  • recognized
  • recommended
  • reliable
  • sanctioned
  • scholarly
  • settled
  • substantiated
  • supported
  • trustworthy
  • truthful
  • valid
  • verified

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