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back /bæk/ /bæk/ Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/b/bac/back_/back__us_1.mp3 back(noun)/bæk/ /bæk/the part of the human body that is on the opposite side to the chest, between the neck and the tops of the legs; the part of an animal’s body that corresponds to thisSEE ALSO barebackhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/barebackHe was lying on his back on the sofa.Do you sleep on your back or your front?She was standing with her back to the camera so you can't see her face.They had their hands tied behind their backs.They set off with the wind at their backs (= behind them).your lower/upper backI have a nagging pain in my lower back.Most of the victims were shot in the back.a bad (= painful) backI pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash.She was laid up with severe back pain.A small boy rode on the elephant's back.Extra ExamplesHe stood with his back to the door.a back massageHe was carrying a small child on his back.They blindfolded him and tied his hands behind his back.He was standing with his back to the fire.He smiled and gave me a hearty slap on the back.He yawned and stretched his back as he got out of bed.The cat arched its back and hissed at the dog.He hunches his back when he walks.His back stiffened as he saw the photographers waiting.He leaned his back against the bar.He's in bed with a bad back.I was flat on my back for six weeks when I broke my leg.She felt a sharp pain in the small of her back.The sun beat down on their bare backs.Would you give me a back rub?I need a seat with good back support.the row of bones in the middle of the backSYNONYM backbonehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/backboneShe broke her back in a riding accident.He spent six months recovering from a broken back.He put his back out (= dislocated something in his back) lifting the crates.the part or area of something that is furthest from the frontSEE ALSO hardbackhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hardbackShe was hit on the back of the head.He kicked the ball straight into the back of the net.The man was refusing to go to the back of the queue.The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back.We could only get seats at the back (= of a room).There's room for three people in the back (= of a car, etc.).There's room for three people in back.Come around the back (= to the area behind the house) and I'll show you the garden.Extra ExamplesHe was shot in the back of the knee.I found some old photos at the back of the drawer.They were sitting in the back of the truck.My money's all fallen down the back of the cushion.The cup had been pushed to the back of the cupboard.Two passengers sat in the back of the car.the part of a piece of paper, etc. that is on the opposite side to the one that has information or the most important information on itTake a card and write your name on the back.He scribbled some figures on the back of an envelope.the last few pages of a book, etc.The television guide is at the back of the paper.The answer key is in the back of the book.The article I mentioned is in that magazine—towards the back I think.The arts page is usually towards the back of the newspaper.the part of a chair, etc. against which you lean your backused to describe furniture that has the type of back mentioneda high-backed sofaa player whose main role is to defend their team’s goalCOMPARE forwardhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/forward_1if a thought, etc. is at the back of your mind, you are aware of it but it is not what you are mainly thinking aboutAt the back of my mind was a small, warning voice, telling me it was wrong.The problem was always at the back of my mind.when somebody's back is turned they are not present and not able to see what is happeningOfficers are ready to issue a parking ticket as soon as a driver's back is turned.a place that is a long way from other houses, towns, etc.We stayed in some farmhouse in the back of beyond.used to talk about planning or calculating something in a way that is not detailed, exact or completeWe added up our savings on the back of an envelope.back-of-the-envelope calculationsif two people stand or sit back to back, they stand or sit with their backs facing or touching each otherSEE ALSO back-to-backhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/back-to-back_1The children sat back to back so they couldn't see each others' drawings.if two or more things happen back to back, they happen one after the otherThe team had to play three games back to back.if you put on a piece of clothing back to front, you make a mistake and put the back where the front should beCOMPARE inside outhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/inside_3#inside_idmg_1I think you've got that sweater on back to front.to be happy that you will not have to deal with or see somebody/something again because you do not like them or itWas I pleased to see the back of her!I can’t wait to see the back of that old car.without somebody’s knowledge or permissionCOMPARE to somebody’s facehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/face_1#face_idmg_15Have you been talking about me behind my back?They went ahead and sold it behind my back.People say bad things about him behind his back, but never to his face.to keep asking or telling somebody to do something that they do not want to do, in a way that they find annoyingHe’s still on my back about that money I borrowed.to finish the largest or most important part of a taskI want to break the back of this translation before the weekend.to realize that you may be blamed or criticized for something later and take action to avoid thisGet everything in writing in order to cover your back.to annoy somebodyThat sort of attitude really gets my back up!to stop annoying somebody, for example by criticizing them, or asking them to do somethingJust get off my back, will you!to protect and support somebodyDon't worry, I've got your back.I’m loyal and I’ve got your back.to be in a difficult situation in which you are forced to do something but are unable to make the choices that you would likeWe had our backs to the wall with no choice but to sell.to be aware of everything that is happening around you, even things that seem difficult or impossible to seeYou can’t get away with anything in her class. She has eyes in the back of her head.to be very familiar with somebody/somethingThis is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my hand.the last in a series of bad events, etc. that makes it impossible for you to accept a situation any longerto do something that will cause problems for you in the futureimmediately after somethingThey come into this game off the back of a 1–0 defeat to Chelsea.as a result of an achievement or a successThe profits growth came on the back of a 26 per cent rise in sales.goods that fell off the back of a lorry were probably stolen. People say or accept that they came ‘off the back of a lorry’ to avoid saying or asking where they really came from.in bed because you are illShe's been flat on her back for over a week now.The UK market was flat on its back (= business was very bad).praise or approval for something that you have done wellHe deserves a pat on the back for all his hard work.Give yourself a pat on the back!to praise somebody or yourself for doing something wellto try to forget about something unpleasantI tried to push the thought to the back of my mind.to use a lot of effort and energy on a particular taskanything that somebody has, including the things they really need themselves, that somebody else takes from them or they are willing to giveHe was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back.an act that harms somebody, done by a person they thought was a friendHer refusal to support his campaign was a real stab in the back.to do or say something that harms somebody who trusts youSYNONYM betrayhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/betrayto turn so that you are facing in the opposite directionto move so that you are standing or sitting with your back facing somebody/somethingWhen on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience.to reject somebody/something that you have previously been connected withShe turned her back on them when they needed her.Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument.She decided to turn her back on Paris and return home.to protect yourself against dangerShe'd better watch her back if she wants to hold onto the top job.used to say that something, especially criticism, has no effect on somebody/somethingI can't tell my son what to do; it's water off a duck's back with him.used to say that if somebody helps you, you will help them, even if this is unfair to othersWord OriginOld English bæc, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch and Old Norse bak. The adverb use dates from late Middle English and is a shortening of aback.

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(noun) he was lying on his back on the sofa.do you sleep on your back or your front?she was standing with her back to the camera so you can't see her face.they had their hands tied behind their backs.  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word3	back
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	/bæk/ /bæk/
Example	he was lying on his back on the sofa. do you sleep on your back or your front? she was standing with her back to the camera so you can't see her face. they had their hands tied behind their backs.
Sound	Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/b/bac/back_/back__us_1.mp3
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Content	back (noun)/bæk/ /bæk/ the part of the human body that is on the opposite side to the chest, between the neck and the tops of the legs; the part of an animal’s body that corresponds to this SEE ALSO bareback https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/bareback He was lying on his back on the sofa. Do you sleep on your back or your front? She was standing with her back to the camera so you can't see her face. They had their hands tied behind their backs. They set off with the wind at their backs (= behind them). your lower/upper back I have a nagging pain in my lower back. Most of the victims were shot in the back. a bad (= painful) back I pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash. She was laid up with severe back pain. A small boy rode on the elephant's back. Extra Examples He stood with his back to the door. a back massage He was carrying a small child on his back. They blindfolded him and tied his hands behind his back. He was standing with his back to the fire. He smiled and gave me a hearty slap on the back. He yawned and stretched his back as he got out of bed. The cat arched its back and hissed at the dog. He hunches his back when he walks. His back stiffened as he saw the photographers waiting. He leaned his back against the bar. He's in bed with a bad back. I was flat on my back for six weeks when I broke my leg. She felt a sharp pain in the small of her back. The sun beat down on their bare backs. Would you give me a back rub? I need a seat with good back support. the row of bones in the middle of the back SYNONYM backbone https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/backbone She broke her back in a riding accident. He spent six months recovering from a broken back. He put his back out (= dislocated something in his back) lifting the crates. the part or area of something that is furthest from the front SEE ALSO hardback https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hardback She was hit on the back of the head. He kicked the ball straight into the back of the net. The man was refusing to go to the back of the queue. The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. We could only get seats at the back (= of a room). There's room for three people in the back (= of a car, etc.). There's room for three people in back. Come around the back (= to the area behind the house) and I'll show you the garden. Extra Examples He was shot in the back of the knee. I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. They were sitting in the back of the truck. My money's all fallen down the back of the cushion. The cup had been pushed to the back of the cupboard. Two passengers sat in the back of the car. the part of a piece of paper, etc. that is on the opposite side to the one that has information or the most important information on it Take a card and write your name on the back. He scribbled some figures on the back of an envelope. the last few pages of a book, etc. The television guide is at the back of the paper. The answer key is in the back of the book. The article I mentioned is in that magazine—towards the back I think. The arts page is usually towards the back of the newspaper. the part of a chair, etc. against which you lean your back used to describe furniture that has the type of back mentioned a high-backed sofa a player whose main role is to defend their team’s goal COMPARE forward https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/forward_1 if a thought, etc. is at the back of your mind, you are aware of it but it is not what you are mainly thinking about At the back of my mind was a small, warning voice, telling me it was wrong. The problem was always at the back of my mind. when somebody's back is turned they are not present and not able to see what is happening Officers are ready to issue a parking ticket as soon as a driver's back is turned. a place that is a long way from other houses, towns, etc. We stayed in some farmhouse in the back of beyond. used to talk about planning or calculating something in a way that is not detailed, exact or complete We added up our savings on the back of an envelope. back-of-the-envelope calculations if two people stand or sit back to back, they stand or sit with their backs facing or touching each other SEE ALSO back-to-back https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/back-to-back_1 The children sat back to back so they couldn't see each others' drawings. if two or more things happen back to back, they happen one after the other The team had to play three games back to back. if you put on a piece of clothing back to front, you make a mistake and put the back where the front should be COMPARE inside out https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/inside_3#inside_idmg_1 I think you've got that sweater on back to front. to be happy that you will not have to deal with or see somebody/something again because you do not like them or it Was I pleased to see the back of her! I can’t wait to see the back of that old car. without somebody’s knowledge or permission COMPARE to somebody’s face https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/face_1#face_idmg_15 Have you been talking about me behind my back? They went ahead and sold it behind my back. People say bad things about him behind his back, but never to his face. to keep asking or telling somebody to do something that they do not want to do, in a way that they find annoying He’s still on my back about that money I borrowed. to finish the largest or most important part of a task I want to break the back of this translation before the weekend. to realize that you may be blamed or criticized for something later and take action to avoid this Get everything in writing in order to cover your back. to annoy somebody That sort of attitude really gets my back up! to stop annoying somebody, for example by criticizing them, or asking them to do something Just get off my back, will you! to protect and support somebody Don't worry, I've got your back. I’m loyal and I’ve got your back. to be in a difficult situation in which you are forced to do something but are unable to make the choices that you would like We had our backs to the wall with no choice but to sell. to be aware of everything that is happening around you, even things that seem difficult or impossible to see You can’t get away with anything in her class. She has eyes in the back of her head. to be very familiar with somebody/something This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my hand. the last in a series of bad events, etc. that makes it impossible for you to accept a situation any longer to do something that will cause problems for you in the future immediately after something They come into this game off the back of a 1–0 defeat to Chelsea. as a result of an achievement or a success The profits growth came on the back of a 26 per cent rise in sales. goods that fell off the back of a lorry were probably stolen. People say or accept that they came ‘off the back of a lorry’ to avoid saying or asking where they really came from. in bed because you are ill She's been flat on her back for over a week now. The UK market was flat on its back (= business was very bad). praise or approval for something that you have done well He deserves a pat on the back for all his hard work. Give yourself a pat on the back! to praise somebody or yourself for doing something well to try to forget about something unpleasant I tried to push the thought to the back of my mind. to use a lot of effort and energy on a particular task anything that somebody has, including the things they really need themselves, that somebody else takes from them or they are willing to give He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. an act that harms somebody, done by a person they thought was a friend Her refusal to support his campaign was a real stab in the back. to do or say something that harms somebody who trusts you SYNONYM betray https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/betray to turn so that you are facing in the opposite direction to move so that you are standing or sitting with your back facing somebody/something When on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience. to reject somebody/something that you have previously been connected with She turned her back on them when they needed her. Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. She decided to turn her back on Paris and return home. to protect yourself against danger She'd better watch her back if she wants to hold onto the top job. used to say that something, especially criticism, has no effect on somebody/something I can't tell my son what to do; it's water off a duck's back with him. used to say that if somebody helps you, you will help them, even if this is unfair to others Word Origin Old English bæc, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch and Old Norse bak. The adverb use dates from late Middle English and is a shortening of aback.
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