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.

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backed British  

/ bækt /

adjective

1. 1. having a back or backing

   2. ( in combination )

      high-backed

      black-backed

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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

The Gunners are going to invest again in the transfer market this summer with co-chair Josh Kroenke already saying that Arteta is going to backed.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Oklo, backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and Amazon.com-backed X-Energy are each valued at around $11.5 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said the decision was based on the US's relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom he backed during presidential elections last year.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The hot streak began after IBM announced the creation of a stand-alone quantum foundry called Anderon, backed by a $1 billion investment from the Commerce Department.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

I pulled up the edge of my petticoat to cover my nose and backed against the wall of the house.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

Related Words

• approved
• assisted
• endorsed
• favored