backs
word · lemma: back
Definition
The plural of 'back' when it means the rear part of the body from the shoulders to the hips. It can also be the third-person singular form of the verb 'back', meaning to support or approve of someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'backs' is common for body parts: 'Our backs hurt.' As a verb, it appears with singular subjects: 'She backs the plan.' Don't confuse it with 'backs' meaning the rear side of objects, as in 'the backs of the chairs'.
Example Sentences
She backs her friend in every game.
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The workers' backs are tired after a long day.
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The chairs have hard backs.
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My parents always back me when I make a big decision.
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After carrying those boxes upstairs, our backs were killing us.
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The senator backs the new housing plan, but not everyone agrees.
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