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

It remains divided between a UN-recognised government in the west and its eastern rival, backed by military commander Khalifa Haftar.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

This is where smart diplomacy, backed by a credible, proportionate threat of force, sometimes comes in handy.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

However, a major new review published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology argues that this belief is not backed by strong scientific evidence.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Some Illinois towns and suburbs have backed Pritzker’s plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Too weak to run, the cub backed away.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Related Words

• approved
• assisted
• endorsed
• favored