Backed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bækt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Backed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of back.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of back.
More Meanings
- (in combination) Having specified type of back.
- (in combination) Having specified type of backing.
- (obsolete, slang) Put on one's back; killed; rendered dead.
Example Sentences
red-backed shrike
a high-backed chair
asset-backed securities
He wishes to have the senior, or old square-toes, backed; he longs to have his father on six men's shoulders; that is, carried to the grave.
Synonyms for backed
Depending on context, synonyms include supported, razorback, coated, hardback, hardcover, hardbound.
Antonyms for backed
Common opposites include backless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supported, coated, high-backed, hardback, hardbound, hardbacked.
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