backed

Meanings

• adjective

  supported or sponsored financially

  - "The startup was backed by a group of investors."
  - "The invention was backed by a grant from the government."

• verb

  to support or sponsor

  - "The investors backed the startup with $5 million."
  - "The government backed the invention with a research grant."

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Pronunciation

1. /bækt/
   
   
   
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2. /bækt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

veer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with backed
hacked , packed , tracked

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Variants

List of all variants of backed that leads to same result
back , back of her hand , back of his hand , back of its hand , back of my hand , back of one's hand , back of one's mind , back of our hand , back of the hand , back of their hand , back of your hand , backed , backless , backs , behind her back , behind his back , behind its back , behind my back , behind one's back , behind our back , behind their back , behind their backs , behind your back , behind your backs , behinds our backs , in back of , back and fill , back into , backed into , backer , backers , backing , backing into , backs into , backed one into a corner , razor-backed , razorback , back away , backed away , backing away , backs away , back down , backed down , backing down , backs down , back off , backed off , backing off , backs off , back out , backed out , backing out , backs out , back up , backed up , backing up , backs up , green heron , green herons , green-backed heron

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

from back + -ed (past participle suffix)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'backed' is also used in the context of gambling to refer to a bet that has been placed.

2. In the world of archery, a 'backed arrow' is one that has been fletched with feathers on both sides.

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Related Concepts

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1. investment: The act of committing money or capital to acquire an ownership share, or other type of interest, in a business or other enterprise, with the expectation of obtaining an eventual financial return.

2. patronage: Financial or other support for the arts, sciences, or other pursuits, especially by a wealthy person or organization.

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Culture

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In literature, 'backed' is used metaphorically to describe support or sponsorship. In music, a 'backed vocal' is a supporting vocalist. In art, a 'backed canvas' refers to a canvas that is primed on both sides.

How to Memorize "backed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of investors sitting around a table, each one writing a check to support a startup.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'backed' with the idea of financial support or sponsorship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Backs Up Success' to remember that 'backed' means supported or sponsored.

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