backed

[bækt]

backed Definition

• 1. having financial or other support
• 2. supported by evidence or authority
• 3. having a back or backing

Using backed: Examples

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

• Example

  The project is backed by several investors.

• Example

  The claims are backed up by scientific research.

• Example

  The chair has a comfortable, backed design.

• Example

  The athlete was backed by his team and coach.

backed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for backed

• supported
• financed
• endorsed
• subsidized
• reinforced

Antonyms for backed

• unsupported
• unsubstantiated
• unfunded

Phrases with backed

• backed into a corner

  to be in a difficult situation with no escape

  Example

  The company was backed into a corner when their main supplier went bankrupt.

• backed up

  to have support or assistance from someone or something

  Example

  The politician felt confident knowing that he was backed up by his party.

• backed out

  to withdraw from an agreement or commitment

  Example

  The company backed out of the deal at the last minute.

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Summary: backed in Brief

The term 'backed' [bækt] refers to having support, whether financial, evidential, or structural. It can describe a project, claim, or design, as in 'The project is backed by several investors,' 'The claims are backed up by scientific research,' and 'The chair has a comfortable, backed design.' 'Backed' also extends into phrases like 'backed into a corner,' indicating a difficult situation, and 'backed up,' meaning to have support or assistance.