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Synonyms

backed

American  
[bakt] / bækt /

adjective

  1. having a back, backing, setting, or support (often used in combination).

    a low-backed sofa.

  2. (of fabric) having an extra set of threads in either the warp or the weft to provide added warmth.

  3. Photography. (of a film or plate) coated with a substance for absorbing light and thereby reducing halation.

backed British  
/ bækt /

adjective

    1. having a back or backing

    2. ( in combination )

      high-backed

      black-backed
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • half-backed adjective
  • well-backed adjective

Etymology

Origin of backed

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at back 1, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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The Emirati dirham is pegged to the dollar and backed by foreign-currency reserves of $270 billion, but the war has put it under pressures from capital-flight risks, stock-market volatility and other disruptions, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

His teammates, however, backed him without hesitation, saying he was one of the smartest players in baseball and made the game look easy through hard work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Today, it is primarily backed by China’s Geely Holding, which provides financial support to offset Polestar’s high cash burn.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Speaking after the match, Diaz said he had a clear view of the Camavinga incident and backed the referee's call.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

A bond backed entirely by subprime mortgages, for example, wasn’t called a subprime mortgage bond.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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