Back of something
noun
The rear part or side of something.
The back of the house faces the garden.
Often appears as...
- back of the house
- back of the head
noun
The less important or less noticeable part of something.
She sat at the back of the class.
Often appears as...
- back of the class
- back of the store
noun
An area behind or at the rear of something.
The restaurant has a nice garden at the back.
Often appears as...
- back of the restaurant
- back of the building
noun
The reverse side of a page, document, or coin.
Crossword puzzles are usually found on the back of the newspaper.
Often appears as...
- back of the page
- back of the coin
adverb
In or into a more distant or less prominent position.
The orchestra was asked to sit back of the stage for the performance.
Often appears as...
- back of the stage
- back of the line
noun
The rear part or side of something.
The back of the house faces the garden.
Often appears as...
- back of the house
- back of the head
noun
The less important or less noticeable part of something.
She sat at the back of the class.
Often appears as...
- back of the class
- back of the store
noun
An area behind or at the rear of something.
The restaurant has a nice garden at the back.
Often appears as...
- back of the restaurant
- back of the building
noun
The reverse side of a page, document, or coin.
Crossword puzzles are usually found on the back of the newspaper.
Often appears as...
- back of the page
- back of the coin
adverb
In or into a more distant or less prominent position.
The orchestra was asked to sit back of the stage for the performance.
Often appears as...
- back of the stage
- back of the line
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Location
Indicates exact position, often used to describe buildings or objects' orientation.
The bicycle stand is at the back of the library.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Rear
Used to describe the part furthest from the front, like the end of a queue or a vehicle.
Please load the luggage in the back of the van.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Location
Indicates exact position, often used to describe buildings or objects' orientation.
The bicycle stand is at the back of the library.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Rear
Used to describe the part furthest from the front, like the end of a queue or a vehicle.
Please load the luggage in the back of the van.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Location
Indicates exact position, often used to describe buildings or objects' orientation.
The bicycle stand is at the back of the library.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Rear
Used to describe the part furthest from the front, like the end of a queue or a vehicle.
Please load the luggage in the back of the van.
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