backseat

[ˈbæk.siːt]

backseat Definition

  • 1the seat at the back of a vehicle, especially the seat in a car where passengers sit
  • 2a position of secondary or lesser importance

Using backseat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "backseat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I always prefer to sit in the backseat of the car.

  • Example

    He took a backseat in the company after the merger.

  • Example

    The CEO decided to take a backseat and let his team handle the project.

backseat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for backseat

  • rear seat
  • second fiddle
  • inferior position

Antonyms for backseat

  • driver's seat
  • front seat
  • superior position
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Summary: backseat in Brief

The term 'backseat' [ˈbæk.siːt] refers to the seat at the back of a vehicle, usually a car, where passengers sit. It can also mean a position of secondary or lesser importance, as in 'He took a backseat in the company after the merger.' The antonym of 'backseat' is 'driver's seat' or 'superior position.'

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