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backedpast participle
UK
/bækt/
US
/bækt/
Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb "back".
Translations
soutenuParticipe passé au sens de « soutenu par quelqu’un ou quelque chose ».
The candidate, well backed by the party, won easily.
Le candidat, bien soutenu par le parti, a gagné facilement.
à dos deDans les composés indiquant un revêtement ou un matériau au dos d’un objet.
She chose a velvet-backed mirror for the hallway.
Elle a choisi un miroir à dos de velours pour le couloir.
Additional translations
appuyéDans un contexte d’appui, d’adhésion ou de recommandation.
Definitions
Supported or endorsed by another person or entity.
The candidate, well backed by the party, won easily.
Having a back or backing of a specified material or kind (usually in compounds).
She chose a velvet-backed mirror for the hallway.
backedadjective
more backed
Comp.
most backed
Super.
UK
/bækt/
US
/bækt/
Translations
soutenuAu sens de « bénéficiant d’un soutien, d’une approbation ou d’un appui ».
The project was backed by several influential investors.
Le projet était soutenu par plusieurs investisseurs influents.
à dos deDans les composés adjectivaux indiquant le matériau ou le type de dos.
A leather-backed chair provides extra comfort and support.
Une chaise à dos de cuir offre un confort et un soutien supplémentaires.
Additional translations
financéQuand le soutien est principalement financier.
appuyéQuand l’idée dominante est celle d’un appui ou d’une recommandation, souvent dans un contexte institutionnel ou politique.
Definitions
Having support or endorsement from someone or something.
The project was backed by several influential investors.
Having a specified type of back or backing (usually in compound adjectives).
A leather-backed chair provides extra comfort and support.
Receiving financial, moral, or other support or endorsement from someone or something.
The initiative is backed by several prominent NGOs.
Synonyms
endorsed
guaranteed
secured
sponsored
supported
backnoun
Definitions
The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
She had a tattoo on her back.
The part of a chair or seat that supports a person's back.
He leaned against the back of the chair.
The side or part of something that is away from the observer or from the direction in which it moves or faces; the rear.
The back of the house needs painting.
A player in a team game who plays in a defensive position behind the forwards.
The full back made a crucial tackle to stop the opposing team from scoring.
backverb

backed

Past Simple

backed
Past Simple
backed
Past Participle
backing
Gerund
Definitions
To support or endorse someone or something.
The committee decided to back the new policy proposal.
To provide financial support for something.
Several investors agreed to back the startup company.
To bet on the success of a competitor or team.
He decided to back the underdog in the race.
Synonyms
endorse
support
advocate
promote
champion
reinforce
assist
backadverb
Definitions
To a previous place or condition.
She went back to her hometown after many years.
In return or response.
He smiled back at her.
In reverse or opposite direction.
The car rolled back down the hill.
In or into the past.
Thinking back, I realize how much I've learned.
In a delayed or late manner.
The project was set back by several weeks.
backadjective
Definitions
Located at or near the rear or hind part of something.
The back door was left open, allowing a cool breeze to enter the house.
Relating to the past or previous time.
She found an old diary in a back drawer of her desk.
Situated or placed at a distance from the front or main area.
The back seats of the theater were less expensive but offered a good view.
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