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/ˈbæk/
BAK
/bˈæk/
BAK
Definition
The part of the body opposite the chest, or the rear part of something. Also means to support or to move to a previous place or state.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a noun, adjective, and adverb. Phrases like 'get back', 'back up', and 'in the back' are frequent. Can also refer to support ('I've got your back'). Informal uses include 'back in the day' (long ago).
Spanish: parte trasera - espalda - atrásPortuguese (BR): costas - atrás - parte de trásPortuguese (PT): costas - atrás - parte de trásChinese (Simplified): 背部 - 后面 - 支持Chinese (Traditional): 背部 - 後面 - 支持Hindi: पीठ - पीछे - वापसArabic: خلف - ظهر - إلى الخلفBengali: পিঠ - পেছন - ফিরিয়ে দেওয়া - সহায়তা করাRussian: спина - задняя часть - вернуть - поддерживатьJapanese: 背中 - 後ろ - 戻す - 支援するVietnamese: lưng - phía sau - trả lại - ủng hộKorean: 등 - 뒤 - 돌려주다 - 지원하다Turkish: sırt - arka - geri vermek - desteklemekUrdu: پیٹھ - پیچھے - واپس دینا - حمایت کرناIndonesian: punggung - belakang - mengembalikan - mendukung
Example Sentences
I’ll back you up if they start arguing.
natural
She gave me back my book.
basic
She looked back and smiled at the good old days.
natural
Can you send the file back to me?
natural
He hurt his back when he fell.
basic
Please sit in the back of the room.
basic