In the back Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæk
IN-thuh-BAK
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæk
IN-thuh-BAK
Definition
Used to describe someone or something located at the rear part of a place, object, or group. It is often used for rooms, buildings, vehicles, or queues.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Frequently used with locations: 'in the back of the car,' 'in the back room.' Not the same as 'at the back,' which can mean a precise point; 'in the back' is more general, often indicating inside the rear part.
Spanish: en la parte de atrásPortuguese (BR): nos fundos - na parte de trásPortuguese (PT): nas traseiras - na parte de trásChinese (Simplified): 在后面Chinese (Traditional): 在後面Hindi: पीछेArabic: في الخلفBengali: পেছনে - পিছনের অংশেRussian: сзади - в задней частиJapanese: 奥で - 後ろでVietnamese: ở phía sau - ở trong phía sauKorean: 뒤쪽에 - 뒤에Turkish: arkada - arka taraftaUrdu: پیچھے - پچھلے حصے میںIndonesian: di belakang - di bagian belakang
Example Sentences
The bathroom is in the back of the house.
basic
She hid in the back during the meeting.
basic
Please sit in the back of the bus.
basic
I think I left my bag in the back.
natural
The restaurant has more tables in the back if it's crowded.
natural
He always sits in the back because it's quieter there.
natural