backed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be behind; approve of
   indorse; plunk for; support; plump for; back; endorse.
   
   • He plumped for the Labor Party
   • I backed Kennedy in 1960
2. verb travel backward
   back.
   
   • back into the driveway
   • The car backed up and hit the tree
3. verb give support or one's approval to
   second; indorse; back; endorse.
   
   • I'll second that motion
   • I can't back this plan
   • endorse a new project
4. verb cause to travel backward
   back.
   
   • back the car into the parking spot
5. verb support financial backing for
   back.
   
   • back this enterprise
6. verb be in back of
   back.
   
   • My garage backs their yard
7. verb place a bet on
   stake; bet on; back; gage; game; punt.
   
   • Which horse are you backing?
   • I'm betting on the new horse
8. verb shift to a counterclockwise direction
   back.
   
   • the wind backed
9. verb establish as valid or genuine
   back up; back.
   
   • Can you back up your claims?
10. verb strengthen by providing with a back or backing
    back.
    
11. adjective having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
    
12. adjective satellite used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light
    

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