What does the word back mean? Definitions and usage examples of the word back. Example sentences with back.

Back

1. A1 (adverb) away from the front; in a direction behind you

• Can you step back?

• He stopped and looked back.

2. A1 (adverb) in, into, or towards a previous place, situation or condition

• I’ll be back next week.

• I got back an hour ago.

3. A1 (noun) the rear part of the body

• I was lying on my back.

• She stabbed him in the back.

4. A2 (adjective) at the back of something

• He opened the back door.

• My wallet was in the back pocket.

5. B2 (verb) to give support to someone or something, usually financially

• He backed me when I was jobless. 

• The project was backed by the government. 

Example Sentences with Back

• Sit back and relax.

• I can’t wait to get back home.

• I’ll get back to you shortly.

• I’ll be back in a moment.

• I’ll be back in a few minutes.

• I must go back to the office.

• I have a pain in my back (= back pain). 

• I put my hands behind my back.

• She stood with her back to me. 

• They sat in the back row of the cinema.

• We planted a few trees in our back garden. 

• The soldiers moved back from the battlefield.

• I will back her up until she finds a job.

• She backed her allegation with evidence.

• Local residents are backing the campaign to save the forest.