backed

[ bakt ]

adjective

1. having a back, backing, setting, or support (often used in combination):

   a low-backed sofa.

2. (of fabric) having an extra set of threads in either the warp or the weft to provide added warmth. Compare double cloth.
3. Photography. (of a film or plate) coated with a substance for absorbing light and thereby reducing halation.

backed

/ bækt /

adjective

1. 1. having a back or backing
   2. ( in combination )

      black-backed

      high-backed

Other Words From

• half-backed adjective
• well-backed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of backed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; back ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

We are deep in darkness, before a four-year storm that, according to those Trump has already appointed to his staff, will be replete with violence against immigrants, overwhelming tariffs, profuse and criminal lies, the further fracturing of our country, a desecration of the Constitution and many other forms of villainy — all of which will be conveniently blamed on Joe Biden and the Democrats in an unending stream of calumnious statements backed up by Elon Musk on his de facto state media operation.

From Salon

For example, Trump, who tempered criticism of electric vehicles after Musk backed him, might end a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times

She continues the march of politicians backed by the Democratic Socialists of America who have stormed City Hall over the past four years.

From Los Angeles Times

The company says the "beta" Haul shopping experience will see all products sold backed by its product guarantees to provide confidence about their safety.

From BBC

The first reading passed on Thursday after a 30-minute break, backed by all parties from the ruling coalition.

From BBC

Related Words

• approved
• assisted
• endorsed
• favored