backed

[bakt]

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

/ bækt /

adjective

1. 1. having a back or backing

   2. ( in combination )

      high-backed

      black-backed

Other Word Forms

• half-backed adjective
• well-backed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of backed¹

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

Example Sentences

Former First Minister Humza Yousaf recently called for Scotland's top law officer to exempt peaceful protesters who backed Palestine Action from prosecution.

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Paetongtarn was the fifth Thai prime minister to be removed from office by the Constitutional Court, all of them from administrations backed by her father Thaksin.

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Kang has used this as a negotiating tool and backed the team by investing in player salaries and transfer fees.

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In contrast, just 11% of those who backed Remain are to be found in the ranks of current Reform supporters.

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The prime minister - along with other cabinet ministers - has backed Rayner, telling MPs he was "very proud to sit alongside" her.

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