Back (Verb)
Meaning 1
Travel backward; "back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Shift to a counterclockwise direction; "the wind backed".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 4
Support financial backing for; "back this enterprise".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 5
Strengthen by providing with a back or backing.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 6
Be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 7
Be in back of; "My garage backs their yard".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 8
Give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 9
Cause to travel backward; "back the car into the parking spot".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 10
Establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..