backedpast participle
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US
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Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb "back".
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.
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US
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Translations
The project is backed by several investors.
Проект поддерживается несколькими инвесторами.
The loan is backed by collateral.
Кредит обеспечен залогом.
Additional translations
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.
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
Translations
I will back your decision no matter what.
Я буду поддерживать твое решение, что бы ни случилось.
The troops were ordered to back from the front line.
Войскам было приказано отступать с передовой линии.
подкреплять(аргумент, идею и т.д.)
He needs to back his argument with evidence.
Ему нужно подкреплять свой аргумент доказательствами.
ставить(на кого-либо/что-либо)
Many people are backing Holyfield to win the fight.
Многие люди ставят на победу Холифилда в этом бою.
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.
backadverb
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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
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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.