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backbone vs back

back vs backbone

backbone and back both are nouns.

backbone is not an adjective while back is an adjective.

backbone is not a verb while back is a verb.

backbone is not an adverb while back is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
backbone Yes No No No
back Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, backbone and back are synonyms defined as:
  • backbone and back: the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
Other synonyms of backbone include rachis, spinal column, spine, vertebral column.
backbone (noun) back (noun)
the part of a network that connects other networks together (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved the side that goes last or is not normally seen
fortitude and determination a support that you can lean against while sitting
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord the part of a garment that covers the back of your body
a central cohesive source of support and stability the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer
(football) a person who plays in the backfield
backbone (adjective) back (adjective)
related to or located at the back
of an earlier date
located at or near the back of an animal
backbone (verb) back (verb)
establish as valid or genuine
strengthen by providing with a back or backing
shift to a counterclockwise direction
place a bet on
travel backward
cause to travel backward
support financial backing for
be behind; approve of
give support or one's approval to
be in back of
backbone (adverb) back (adverb)
at or to or toward the back or rear
in or to or toward a past time
in repayment or retaliation
in or to or toward a former location
in or to or toward an original condition
in reply
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