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- [bakt]
- /bækt/
- /bæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bakt]
- /bækt/
Definitions of backed word
- adjective backed having a back or backing 3
- adjective backed (in combination) 3
- adjective backed situated at or in the rear: at the back door; back fence. 1
- adjective backed far away or removed from the front or main area, position, or rank; remote: back settlements. 1
- adjective backed belonging to the past: back files; back issues. 1
- adjective backed in arrears; overdue: back pay. 1
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Origin of backed
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at back1, -ed3
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Parts of speech for Backed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
backed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backed
adj backed
- favored — regarded or treated with preference or partiality: Her beauty made her the favored child.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- upheld — simple past tense and past participle of uphold.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
Antonyms for backed
adj backed
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- backless — A backless dress leaves most of a woman's back uncovered down to her waist.
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Matching words
- Words starting with b
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