backs
/bæks/
NOUN
1. The rear part of the body
The rear surface of the human or animal body, especially the area between the neck and the lower spine, opposite the chest and abdomen.
1.1. Rear part of the body
The part of the body extending from the shoulders to the waist or hips, opposite the chest and abdomen.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- fronts
- foreparts
Examples
- Hikers should distribute the weight evenly across their backs for better balance.
Related Words
- spine
- backbone
- shoulders
- torso
- posterior
NOUN
2. The part farthest away from the front
The rear or reverse side of an object, structure, or place, opposite its front.
2.1. Rear side or surface
The side or portion of an object or place that is opposite the front or faces away from the usual direction of view.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- fronts
- foreparts
Related Words
VERB
3. To support or provide assistance
To give support, encouragement, or assistance to a person, group, idea, or cause.
3.1. Supporting a person or cause
Giving practical help, encouragement, or financial assistance to someone or something, particularly when they need support.
Synonyms
- supports
- aids
- assists
- abets
- bolsters
- buttresses
- sustains
- reinforces
- champions
Antonyms
Related Words
3.2. Endorsing an idea or position
Expressing approval or agreement with an opinion, proposal, decision, or political position and showing willingness to stand behind it.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- opposes
- rejects
- undermines
- contradicts
Related Words
3.3. Providing financial or material assistance
Supplying money, resources, or other forms of practical assistance to help a person, organization, or activity succeed.
Synonyms
- sponsors
- finances
- aids
- assists
- patronizes
- supports
Antonyms
- hinders
- obstructs
- undermines
- withholds
Related Words
- funds
- benefits
- rescues
- sustains
- bails out
VERB
4. To move or go in the reverse direction
To move backward or cause something to move in the opposite direction.
4.1. Moving backward
Moving a vehicle or object in the direction opposite to its normal forward movement.
Synonyms
- reverses
- retreats
- withdraws
- recedes
Antonyms
- advances
- progresses
- forwards
Related Words
- backs up
- reverses direction
- moves backward
4.2. Forcing something backward
Pushing, driving, or forcing a person or object to move backward from its original position.
Synonyms
- pushes back
- forces back
- drives back
- repels
Antonyms
- advances
- pushes forward
- propels
Related Words
- resists
- restrains
- recoils
- retreats