Word: BACK
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Definition of 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?"
- That which is farthest away from the front.
"He sat in the back of the room."
- 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."
- To go in the reverse direction.
"the train backed into the station;โ the horse refuses to back"
- To support.
"I back you all the way;โ which horse are you backing in this race?"
- (of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
- Near the rear.
"Go in the back door of the house."
- Not current.
"Iโd like to find a back issue of that magazine."
- Far from the main area.
"They took a back road."
- To or in a previous condition or place.
"He gave back the money.ย ย He needs his money back.ย ย He was on vacation, but now heโs back.ย ย The office fell into chaos when you left, but now order is back."
- Away from the front or from an edge.
"Sit all the way back in your chair."
- In a manner that impedes.
"Fear held him 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.
- A ferryboat.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "back" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "back" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BACK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BACK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BACK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BACK:
- # the back effect
- # master of back
- # playing with back
- # in terms of back
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