back
noun
The back of something is the opposite of the front. For example, you could say "the back of a book" or "the back of a chair."
The back of someone or something is their rear side.
Backs can also refer to the posterior part of the body, as in "I have a pain in my back."
In sports, backs are players who play in a defensive position. For example, you might have a cornerback or a running back in American football.
verb
To back something means to support it or help it.
To back something also means to move it backward.
In computing, to back up data means to copy it to another location so that you can recover it if the original is lost or damaged.
Example
noun
- The hikers packed their backpacks with snacks and water for the long trek.
- The painter carefully applied a coat of white paint to the back of the canvas.
- The chef turned the steak over to cook the other back.
verb
- The car slowly backed up into the parking space.
- The team backed the new coach despite his lack of experience.
- Please back up your computer files regularly to avoid data loss.