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backing

/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The action of supporting or endorsing a person, idea, or cause.

    - "The community rallied behind their favorite candidate."
    - "He received strong backing from his colleagues."
    - "The company gave its full backing to the new project."
  • Noun

    A material or structure that supports or reinforces something.

    - "The wall provided a solid backing for the painting."
    - "The backing of the canvas was made of heavy duty material."
    - "The chair had a firm backing to support the user's back."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=727462"
Antonyms

veer
Rhymes
Words rhyming with backing
hacking , packing , tracking
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. backing (English) : The part of a vehicle that is furthest from the driver.

  2. backing (English) : The act of sailing with the wind behind the boat.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. backing (Irish) : back

Variants
List of all variants of backing that leads to same result
backing , backings , back , back and fill , back into , backed , backed into , backer , backers , backing into , backs , backs into , 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
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

backings, backed, backing up, backed up

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

Old English 'bacan' meaning 'to support, defend'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Did you know that in ancient Greece, athletes would receive 'backing' from wealthy patrons to fund their training and compete in the Olympics?

  2. The term 'backing' is also used in finance to describe an investment made in a company or project.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. endorsement: The act of publicly expressing support or approval for a person, product, or idea.

  2. patronage: Financial or other support given to an artist, writer, or other creative person.

  3. reinforcement: The process of making something stronger or more effective.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'backing' is often used metaphorically to describe the support or encouragement given to a character or cause. In art, 'backing' refers to the material used to support a painting or canvas. In music, 'backing' refers to the instrumental accompaniment behind a lead vocal or solo.

How to Memorize "backing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crowd cheering for their favorite team. Visualize yourself in the crowd, raising your hand to show your support.
    - Visualize a heavy weight being lifted off your shoulders when you receive support or backing from someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'backing' with 'support' or 'endorsement'.
    - Think of the phrase 'have someone's back' to remember the meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Bring All Canoes Back Quickly' to remember the homophones 'backing' and 'backing' (boat and support).

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