Back
Meaning
The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
Pronunciation
UK bæk
US bæk
Example Sentences
- To put things into perspective, [let's] take a step back in time!
- This was because they [weren't] grown in Europe, so when world explorers brought back this rare and exotic new fruit, supply was low and demand was high.
- The successfully grown pineapples go right back to the staff who grew them as an appreciation for growing them in the first place.
- In respect to charities and giving back, the [Walton] family is worth as much as Bill Gates and Warren Buffet combined.
- There used to be ostriches in Middle East in the 20th century and, further back, also in Asia.
- Some elements of football have been seen in many countries, dating back to the second and third century AD in China.
- Kicking a ball goes back to the Middle Ages.
- Due to a high volume of complaints after they changed to white, eBay respected their customers choice, so they changed it back to the bright yellow.
- But in a slow passive aggressive manner over time, they faded the yellow color until it eventually was back to being white.
- Spring rolls originated in China and the history of these rolls can be dated back to Eastern [Jin] dynasty.
Learn Back in Context
A New Chair for HomeDo you have a chair at home? A chair is a seat you use every day. Most homes have many chairs. You can sit on a chair in the kitchen. You can sit on a chair at a desk. Some chairs are big. Some chairs...Read story 
My Bed Is Too SmallMy bed is too small for me. It is not fun to sleep in a small bed. My feet hang off the end. My arms fall off the side. I [cannot] turn in my bed. I wake up at night. I feel very tired in the morning....Read story
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