What is the meaning of backed?

verb

  • Be behind; approve of.
    • usage: "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
  • Travel backward.
    • usage: "back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree"
  • Give support or one's approval to.
    • usage: "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
  • Cause to travel backward.
    • usage: "back the car into the parking spot"
  • Support financial backing for.
    • usage: "back this enterprise"
  • Be in back of.
    • usage: "My garage backs their yard"
  • Place a bet on.
    • usage: "Which horse are you backing"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
  • Shift to a counterclockwise direction.
    • usage: "the wind backed"
  • Establish as valid or genuine.
    • usage: "Can you back up your claims"
  • Strengthen by providing with a back or backing.

adjective

  • Having a back or backing, usually of a specified type.
  • Used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light. .
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