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- [bak-seet]
- /ˈbækˈsit/
- /ˈbækˈsit/
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- [bak-seet]
- /ˈbækˈsit/
Definitions of backseat word
- adjective backseat relating to or taking place on the back seat of a vehicle 3
- adjective backseat of a subordinate nature 3
- noun backseat a seat at the rear. 1
- idioms backseat take a backseat, to occupy a secondary or inferior position: Her writing has taken a backseat because of other demands on her time. 1
- noun backseat Alternative spelling of back seat. 1
- noun backseat seat at back of vehicle 1
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Origin of backseat
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Backseat
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backseat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
backseat usage trend in Literature
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- how to sleep in the backseat of a car?
- how to make out in the backseat?
- how to make your backseat into a bed?
- how to keep your dog in the backseat?
- where should a car seat be placed in the backseat?
- how to have sex in the backseat?
- how many car seats fit in the backseat?
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