back
					
						
						[ˈbæk]
					
				
				
				
					
					
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						back
						noun
					
					
						- the rear part of the body : the part of the body that is opposite to the stomach and chest and that goes from the neck to the top of the legs
 
						- the part of an animal that is like a person's back
 
						- the side or surface of something that is opposite the front or face : the rear side or surface of something—usually singular
 
					
				
					
					
						2
						back
						adverb
					
					
						- in, toward, or at the back or rear
 
						- to, toward, or in the place where someone or something was previously
 
						- in or into the past : backward in time; also : ago
 
					
				
					
					
						3
						back
						adjective
					
					
						- of or relating to the back : located at the back
 
						- far from a central or main area
 
						- not yet paid : owed from an earlier time
 
					
				
					
					
						4
						back
						verb
					
					
						- to give help to (someone) : support
 
						- to bet on (someone or something)
 
						- to provide evidence that supports (something)