Synonyms for
Backs
Definition
the rear surface of the human body
Synonyms & similar words
backbone
dorsum
vertebralcolumn
rear
plumpfor
spine
binding
gage
cover
front
back
plunkfor
second
backrest
endorse
support
rachis
bookbinding
veer
backup
punt
beton
spinalcolumn
advance
game
rear
spine
behind
bottom
butt
derriere
posterior
rump
tail
tush
hindquarters
fundament
haunches
glutes
booty
bum
fanny
heinie
keister
nates
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- on my back
- stab in the back
- back of the neck
- break your back
- back up
- back down
- back off
- back seat
Word family
Usage note
The word 'backs' can refer to the rear part of a body or object, or as a verb meaning to move in a reverse direction. It is also used in many idiomatic expressions.
Example sentences
- I leaned against the wall with my back.
- She carried the backpack on her back.
- The cat arched its back and hissed.
- He turned his back on his friends.
- The athlete hurt his back while lifting weights.
Quotes
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves; we are underlings. - William Shakespeare
I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then. - Lewis Carroll
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs