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Definition back in British English

back adjective

adjective
/bæk/
1

furthest from the front

Example

There's a map on the back page.

Example

the back garden

Example

the back bedroom

Synonyms and related words
behind in front rear
2

used for describing money that is owed from an earlier date and has not been paid yet

Example

back wages/taxes/rent

Synonyms and related words
back bailiff debtor
Definition back in British English

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