What does backing mean?
Backing means Support, especially financial..
Backing
/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ · noun
Meaning
Support, especially financial..
Definitions by Sense
- Support, especially financial.
- A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
- (television, film) A backdrop.
- (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
- The mounting of a horse or other animal.
- The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.
- (music) Providing support for the main performer.
- present participle and gerund of back
Example Sentences
It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.
The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.
An old print was discovered some time ago in an arch at Waterloo Dock Goods Station[,] Liverpool, in use as a backing on which to write time sheets.
In general, the locomotives are painted dark green; the numberplates are brass, with a red backing, and are usually carried on the tank side.
The simplest and cheapest answer is to introduce a scenic backing of some kind, a backdrop, a drape, some flats to restrict the shot and obscure whatever is outside.
Synonyms for backing
Antonyms for backing
Related Words
Word Forms
- backings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for backing?
Common synonyms include support, mount, patronage, funding.
What is the opposite of backing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use backing in a sentence?
It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.
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