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Back vs. Behind: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 19, 2023
"Back" refers to a position that is at the rear, while "Behind" indicates being at the rear of a specific object or location, suggesting a relative position.

Key Differences

"Back" and "Behind" are both prepositions, but they are used differently in the English language. "Back" usually denotes a direction or position that is opposite to front, potentially referring to a location or a point in time. It does not necessarily rely on another object for its spatial or temporal context. Conversely, "Behind" primarily suggests a position to the rear of something else, signifying a more direct spatial relationship, and typically necessitates a reference point, such as being behind a door or a person.
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The usage of "Back" often implies a return to a previous state or position, or it may denote the rear part of something. For instance, one might say, "He stepped back," or, "She sat at the back of the room." Here, "back" can either represent a movement away from a starting point or a location within a defined space. "Behind," on the other hand, usually implies a fixed relative position with respect to another object. It is used to convey the idea of being at the rear of something specific, such as, "The cat is behind the couch."
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While "Back" can be used as a noun, verb, adverb, or adjective, offering a broader range of applications, "Behind" is predominantly utilized as a preposition or adverb. "Back" can refer to the posterior part of the human body, a point in time, or the reverse side of something, whereas "Behind" primarily indicates the spatial relationship of one object or person to another.
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"Back" could refer to a point in time, implying a moment in the past, as in, "a few years back." It doesn’t necessarily denote a spatial relationship. However, "Behind" does not have temporal applications and strictly conveys spatial relationships, indicating the position of something in relation to another object or person, such as, "He stood behind her."
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Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb, Adverb, Adjective
Preposition, Adverb
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Denotation

Refers to a position that is at the rear
Indicates being at the rear of a specific object
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Context of Usage

Can denote direction, position, time, or a location
Primarily used to convey spatial relationships
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Dependency

Can be used independently
Typically depends on another object for context
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Temporal Application

Can refer to a point in time
Strictly conveys spatial relationships
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Back and Behind Definitions

Back

The part of the trunk of the human body along and to the sides of the spine between the neck and the pelvis; the dorsum.
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Behind

Behind denotes being overdue or delayed.
He was behind on his rent payments.
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Back

The analogous dorsal region in other animals.
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Behind

Behind refers to the driving force or the originator of an idea or action.
The company was the brains behind the innovative project.
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Back

The backbone or spine.
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Behind

In, to, or toward the rear
We walked behind.
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Back

The part or area farthest from the front.
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Behind

In a place or condition that has been passed or left
I left my gloves behind.
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Back

The part opposite to or behind that adapted for view or use
The back of the hand.
Wrote on the back of the photograph.
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Behind

In arrears; late
I fell behind in my payments.
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Back

The reverse side, as of a coin.
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Behind

Below the standard level; in or into an inferior position
Don't fall behind in class.
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Back

A part that supports or strengthens from the rear
The back of a couch.
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Behind

Slow
My watch is running behind.
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Back

The part of a book where the pages are stitched or glued together into the binding.
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Behind

(Archaic) Yet to come or in reserve
"the expectation of some new possession, or of some enjoyment yet behind" (Samuel Johnson).
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Back

The binding itself.
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Behind

At the back of or in the rear of
He sat behind her.
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Back

A player who takes a position behind the front line of other players in certain games, such as football and soccer.
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Behind

On the farther side or other side of; beyond
The broom is behind the door.
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Back

In swimming, backstroke.
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Behind

In a place or time that has been passed or left by
Their worries are behind them.
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Back

A shallow vat or tub used chiefly by brewers.
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Behind

Later than
The plane was behind schedule.
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Back

To cause to move backward or in a reverse direction
Back the car up and then make the turn.
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Behind

Used to indicate deficiency in performance
Behind us in technological development.
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Back

To furnish or strengthen with a back or backing.
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Behind

Hidden or concealed by
Hatred hidden behind a bland smile.
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Back

To provide with financial or material support
Unions backed the pro-labor candidate.
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Behind

In the background of; underlying
Behind your every action is self-interest.
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Back

To lend moral support to, as by corroborating a claim. Often used with up
I'm not comfortable filing a complaint if you won't back me up.
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Behind

In a position or attitude of support
The leaders have the army behind them.
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Back

To be in favor of; endorse or advocate
Backed the reform proposal.
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Behind

In pursuit of
The police were hard behind the escapees.
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Back

To provide with musical accompaniment. Often used with up.
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Behind

(Informal) The buttocks.
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Back

To bet or wager on.
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Behind

At or to the back or far side of.
The children were hiding behind the wall.
The sun went behind the clouds.
Look behind you!
In front of
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Back

To adduce evidence in support of; substantiate
Backed the argument with facts.
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Behind

(figuratively) Concealed by (something serving as a facade or disguise).
Behind the smile was a cruel intention.
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Back

To form the back or background of
Snowcapped mountains back the village.
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Behind

(figuratively) In the past, from the viewpoint of.
All my problems are behind me.
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Back

To move backward
Backed out of the garage.
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Behind

Less forward or advanced than; after.
Ahead of
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Back

To shift to a counterclockwise direction. Used of the wind.
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Behind

After in physical progress or distance.
Smith finished the race a lap behind the others.
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Back

Located or placed in the rear
Deliveries should be made at the back entrance.
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Behind

After in developmental progress, score, grade, etc.; inferior to.
I'm ranked sixth in the French class, behind five other pupils.
In the cricket match, England are 120 runs behind India.
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Back

Distant from a center of activity; remote.
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Behind

After in time.
London is nine hours behind Tokyo.
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Back

Of a past date; not current
A back issue of a periodical.
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Behind

Responsible for, being the creator or controller of.
Who is behind these terrorist attacks?
Mr Jones was the man behind the redevelopment plan.
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Back

Being owed or due from an earlier time; in arrears
Back pay.
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Behind

Underlying, being the reason for or explanation of.
What is behind this unexpected decision?
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Back

Being in a backward direction
A back step.
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Behind

In support of.
The republicans are fully behind their candidate.
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Back

(Linguistics) Pronounced with the back of the tongue, as oo in cool. Used of vowels.
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Behind

As a result or consequence of.
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Back

At, to, or toward the rear or back.
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Behind

At or in the rear or back part of something.
The water flows out through the pipe, and the sediment collects behind.
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Back

In, to, or toward a former location
Went back for the class reunion.
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Behind

In a rearward direction.
We ran and ran, without once looking behind.
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Back

In, to, or toward a former condition
When the spell broke, the prince turned back into a frog.
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Behind

So as to come after someone or something in position, distance, advancement, ranking, time, etc.
The slower runners were left a long way behind.
In the cricket match, England finished a long way behind.
The worst thing about autumn is that winter follows behind.
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Back

In, to, or toward a past time
This story goes back to the 1920s.
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Behind

So as to be still in place after someone or something has departed or ceased to exist.
I couldn't be bothered to carry the ironing board, so I left it behind.
He stayed behind after the war.
He left behind a legacy of death and sorrow.
The island was inundated by the sea, leaving not a trace behind.
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Back

In reserve or concealment
We kept back some money for emergencies.
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Behind

Backward in time or order of succession; past.
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Back

In check or under restraint
Barriers held the crowd back.
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Behind

Behind the scenes in a theatre; backstage.
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Back

In reply or return
Emailed back that he would be late.
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Behind

(archaic) Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.
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Back

At or near the rear.
Go in the back door of the house.
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Behind

Not advanced to the required or expected degree; overdue or in arrears.
I'm very behind in my schedule.
My employer is two paychecks behind on paying my salary.
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Back

(predicative) Returned or restored to a previous place or condition.
He was on vacation, but now he’s back.
The office fell into chaos when you left, but now order is back.
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Behind

(of a watch or clock) Slow.
My watch is behind by four minutes.
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Back

Not current.
I’d like to find a back issue of that magazine.
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Behind

The rear, back-end.
This part fits under the behind of the vehicle.
She sneaked up on me from behind.
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Back

Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
They took a back road.
He lives out in the back country.
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Behind

(informal) The buttocks, bottom, butt.
I was stung on the behind by a wasp.
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Back

In arrears; overdue.
They still owe three months' back rent.
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Behind

(Australian rules football) A one-point score.
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Back

Moving or operating backward.
Back action
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Behind

The catcher.
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Back

Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
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Behind

In the Eton College field game, any of a group of players consisting of two "shorts" (who try to kick the ball over the bully) and a "long" (who defends the goal).
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Back

(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
He gave back the money.
I left my mobile phone back at the hotel. I'll have to go back and get it.
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Behind

On the side opposite the front or nearest part; on the back side of; at the back of; on the other side of; as, behind a door; behind a hill.
A tall Brabanter, behind whom I stood.
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Back

In a direction opposite to that in which someone or something is facing or normally pointing.
Someone pushed me in the chest and I fell back.
The grandfather clock toppled back and crashed to the ground.
Her arm was bent back at an odd angle.
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Behind

Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or by death.
A small part of what he left behind him.
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Back

In a direction opposite to the usual or desired direction of movement or progress, physically or figuratively.
Wind the film back a few frames.
Don't forget to put the clocks back by one hour tonight!
This mishap has set the project back considerably.
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Behind

Left a distance by, in progress of improvement Hence: Inferior to in dignity, rank, knowledge, or excellence, or in any achievement.
I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.
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Back

So as to reverse direction and return.
The light bounces back off the mirror.
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Behind

At the back part; in the rear.
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Back

Towards, into or in the past.
These records go back years.
He built a time machine and travelled back to 1800.
Think back to how you felt last year.
Everything was simpler back in the old days.
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Behind

Toward the back part or rear; backward; as, to look behind.
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Back

Away from someone or something; at a distance.
Keep back! It could explode at any moment!
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Behind

Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining.
We can not be sure that there is no evidence behind.
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Back

Away from the front or from an edge.
Sit all the way back in your chair.
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Behind

Backward in time or order of succession; past.
Forgetting those things which are behind.
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Back

So as shrink, recede or move aside, or cause to do so.
This tree is dying back.
Clear back all this vegetation.
Draw back the curtains and let in some light.
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Behind

After the departure of another; as, to stay behind.
Leave not a rack behind.
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Back

In a manner that impedes.
Fear held him back.
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Behind

The backside; the rump.
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Back

(not comparable) In a reciprocal manner; in return.
If you hurt me, I'll hurt you back.
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Behind

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on;
He deserves a good kick in the butt
Are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
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Back

(postpositive) Earlier, ago.
We met many years back.
I last saw him a day or two back.
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Behind

Having the lower score or lagging position in a contest;
Behind by two points
The 8th inning found the home team trailing
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Back

To a later point in time. See also put back.
The meeting has been moved back an hour. It was at 3 o'clock; now it's at 4 o'clock.
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Behind

In or to or toward the rear;
He followed behind
Seen from behind, the house is more imposing than it is from the front
The final runners were far behind
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Back

The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
Could you please scratch my back?
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Behind

Remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from;
When he died he left much unfinished work behind
Left a large family behind
The children left their books behind
He took off with a squeal of tires and left the other cars far behind
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Back

The spine and associated tissues.
I hurt my back lifting those crates.
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Behind

Of timepieces;
The clock is almost an hour slow
My watch is running behind
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Back

Large and attractive buttocks.
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Behind

In or into an inferior position;
Fell behind in his studies
Their business was lagging behind in the competition for customers
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Back

(figurative) The part of a piece of clothing which covers the back.
I still need to finish the back of your dress.
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Behind

In debt;
He fell behind with his mortgage payments
A month behind in the rent
A company that has been run behindhand for years
In arrears with their utility bills
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Back

The backrest, the part of a piece of furniture which receives the human back.
Can you fix the back of this chair?
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Behind

Behind is in a position at the rear of someone or something.
The sun disappeared behind the mountain.
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Back

(obsolete) That part of the body that bears clothing. (Now used only in the phrase clothes on one's back.)
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Behind

Behind is used to describe being left in a position when someone or something moves forward.
He stayed behind to finish the work.
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Back

That which is farthest away from the front.
He sat in the back of the room.
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Behind

Behind implies a position further back in space or time.
She was behind her classmates in reading skills.
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Back

The side of any object which is opposite the front or useful side.
Turn the book over and look at the back.
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Back

The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
I hung the clothes on the back of the door.
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Back

Area behind, such as the backyard of a house.
We'll meet out in the back of the library.
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Back

The part of something that goes last.
The car was near the back of the train.
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Back

(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
The backs were lined up in an I formation.
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Back

(figuratively) Upper part of a natural object which is considered to resemble an animal's back.
The small boat raced over the backs of the waves.
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Back

A support or resource in reserve.
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Back

(nautical) The keel and keelson of a ship.
The ship's back broke in the pounding surf.
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Back

(mining) The roof of a horizontal underground passage.
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Back

Effort, usually physical.
Put some back into it!
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Back

A non-alcoholic drink (often water or a soft drink), to go with hard liquor or a cocktail.
Could I get a martini with a water back?
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Back

Among leather dealers, one of the thickest and stoutest tanned hides.
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Back

(swimming) backstroke
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A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
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Back

A ferryboat.
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Back

(intransitive) To go in the reverse direction.
The train backed into the station;
The horse refuses to back
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Back

(transitive) To support.
I back you all the way;
Which horse are you backing in this race?
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Back

To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
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Back

To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
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Back

To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.
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Back

To stand still behind another dog which has pointed.
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Back

(transitive) To push or force backwards.
To back oxen
The mugger backed her into a corner and demanded her wallet.
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Back

To get upon the back of; to mount.
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Back

To place or seat upon the back.
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Back

To make a back for; to furnish with a back.
To back books
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Back

To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
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Back

To write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement.
To back a letter;
To back a note or legal document
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Back

To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender).
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Back

To row backward with (oars).
To back the oars
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Back

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Back

To carry an infant on one's back.
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Back

A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
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A ferryboat. See Bac, 1.
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Back

In human beings, the hinder part of the body, extending from the neck to the end of the spine; in other animals, that part of the body which corresponds most nearly to such part of a human being; as, the back of a horse, fish, or lobster.
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Back

An extended upper part, as of a mountain or ridge.
[The mountains] their broad bare backs upheaveInto the clouds.
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Back

The outward or upper part of a thing, as opposed to the inner or lower part; as, the back of the hand, the back of the foot, the back of a hand rail.
Methought Love pitying me, when he saw this,Gave me your hands, the backs and palms to kiss.
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Back

The part opposed to the front; the hinder or rear part of a thing; as, the back of a book; the back of an army; the back of a chimney.
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Back

The part opposite to, or most remote from, that which fronts the speaker or actor; or the part out of sight, or not generally seen; as, the back of an island, of a hill, or of a village.
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Back

The part of a cutting tool on the opposite side from its edge; as, the back of a knife, or of a saw.
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Back

A support or resource in reserve.
This projectShould have a back or second, that might hold,If this should blast in proof.
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Back

The keel and keelson of a ship.
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Back

The upper part of a lode, or the roof of a horizontal underground passage.
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Back

A garment for the back; hence, clothing.
A bak to walken inne by daylight.
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Back

Being at the back or in the rear; distant; remote; as, the back door; back settlements.
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Back

Being in arrear; overdue; as, back rent.
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Back

Moving or operating backward; as, back action.
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Back

To get upon the back of; to mount.
I will back him [a horse] straight.
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Back

To place or seat upon the back.
Great Jupiter, upon his eagle backed,Appeared to me.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To drive or force backward; to cause to retreat or recede; as, to back oxen.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To make a back for; to furnish with a back; as, to back books.
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Back

To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
A garden . . . with a vineyard backed.
The chalk cliffs which back the beach.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To write upon the back of; as, to back a letter; to indorse; as, to back a note or legal document.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To support; to maintain; to second or strengthen by aid or influence; as, to back a friend.
Have still found it necessary to back and fortify their laws with rewards and punishments.
The mate backed the captain manfully.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To bet on the success of; - as, to back a race horse.
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Back

To move or go backward; as, the horse refuses to back.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To change from one quarter to another by a course opposite to that of the sun; - used of the wind.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To stand still behind another dog which has pointed; - said of a dog.
Cleon at first . . . was willing to go; but, finding that he [Nicias] was in earnest, he tried to back out.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

In, to, or toward, the rear; as, to stand back; to step back.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To the place from which one came; to the place or person from which something is taken or derived; as, to go back for something left behind; to go back to one's native place; to put a book back after reading it.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

To a former state, condition, or station; as, to go back to private life; to go back to barbarism.
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Back

Of time) In times past; ago.
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Back

Away from contact; by reverse movement.
The angel of the Lord . . . came, and rolled back the stone from the door.
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Back

In concealment or reserve; in one's own possession; as, to keep back the truth; to keep back part of the money due to another.
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Back

In a state of restraint or hindrance.
The Lord hath kept thee back from honor.
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Back

In return, repayment, or requital.
What have I to give you back?
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Back

In withdrawal from a statement, promise, or undertaking; as, he took back the offensive words.
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Back

In arrear; as, to be back in one's rent.
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Back

The posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine;
His back was nicely tanned
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Back

The side that goes last or is not normally seen;
He wrote the date on the back of the photograph
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Back

The part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer;
He stood at the back of the stage
It was hidden in the rear of the store
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Back

(football) a person who plays in the backfield
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Back

The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord;
The fall broke his back
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Back

The front and back covering of a book;
The book had a leather binding
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Back

The part of a garment that covers your back;
They pinned a `kick me' sign on his back
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Back

A support that you can lean against while sitting;
The back of the dental chair was adjustable
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Back

The position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

Be behind; approve of;
He plumped for the Labor Party
I backed Kennedy in 1960
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Back

Travel backward;
Back into the driveway
The car backed up and hit the tree
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Back

Give support or one's approval to;
I'll second that motion
I can't back this plan
Endorse a new project
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Back

Cause to travel backward;
Back the car into the parking spot
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Back

Support financial backing for;
Back this enterprise
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Back

Be in back of;
My garage backs their yard
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

Place a bet on;
Which horse are you backing?
I'm betting on the new horse
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

Shift to a counterclockwise direction;
The wind backed
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Back

Establish as valid or genuine;
Can you back up your claims?
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Back

Strengthen by providing with a back or backing
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Back

Related to or located at the back;
The back yard
The back entrance
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Back

Located at or near the back of an animal;
Back (or hind) legs
The hinder part of a carcass
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Back

Of an earlier date;
Back issues of the magazine
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Back

In or to or toward a former location;
She went back to her parents' house
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Back

At or to or toward the back or rear;
He moved back
Tripped when he stepped backward
She looked rearward out the window of the car
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

In or to or toward an original condition;
He went back to sleep
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Back

In or to or toward a past time;
Set the clocks back an hour
Never look back
Lovers of the past looking fondly backward
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Back

In answer;
He wrote back three days later
Had little to say in reply to the questions
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

In repayment or retaliation;
We paid back everything we had borrowed
He hit me and I hit him back
I was kept in after school for talking back to the teacher
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

Back is the rear part of the human body.
He lay on his back.
Harlon Moss
Sep 29, 2023

Back

Back denotes a direction away from the front.
He stepped back.
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Sep 29, 2023

Back

Back refers to the side or part of something that is opposite the front.
Write your name on the back of the paper.
Sara Rehman
Sep 29, 2023

Back

Back can represent a point in time in the past.
He visited Paris a few years back.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 29, 2023

Back

Back implies a return to a previous condition or place.
She went back to her hometown.
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Sep 29, 2023

FAQs

Can Back be used as a noun, verb, adverb, or adjective?

Yes, Back can be used as a noun, verb, adverb, or adjective.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023

Does Behind indicate being at the rear of a specific object?

Yes, Behind implies being at the rear of a specific object or location.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023

Can Back refer to a position at the rear?

Yes, Back can denote a position or direction that is at the rear.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023

Is Behind primarily used as a preposition or adverb?

Yes, Behind is predominantly used as a preposition or adverb.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023

Can Back imply a return to a previous condition or place?

Yes, Back can imply a return to a previous condition or place.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023

Does Behind always need another object for context?

Typically, yes. Behind usually denotes a position in relation to another object.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023

Can Back also refer to a point in time?

Absolutely, Back can refer to a point in time, implying a moment in the past.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023

Can Behind be used to refer to a point in time?

No, Behind does not have temporal applications and is used to convey spatial relationships.
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023

Can Back denote the side or part of something opposite the front?

Indeed, Back can refer to the side or part of something that is opposite the front.
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023

Can Back represent a movement away from a starting point?

Yes, Back can represent a direction or movement away from a starting point or front.
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023

Is Back versatile in its application across various contexts?

Indeed, Back is versatile and can be applied in various contexts to denote position, direction, or time.
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023

Is Behind used to describe being left in a position as something moves forward?

Yes, Behind describes being left in a position when someone or something moves forward.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023

Can Back refer to the rear part of the human body?

Absolutely, Back can refer to the rear part of the human body.
Sara Rehman
Oct 19, 2023

Does Behind imply being overdue or delayed?

Yes, Behind can denote being overdue or delayed in terms of time or tasks.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023

Can Behind refer to the originator of an idea or action?

Yes, Behind can refer to the driving force or the originator of an idea or action.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
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