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

But questions remain about how the Lebanese troops would operate against Hezbollah, which is heavily armed and backed by Iran, amid fears this could exacerbate sectarian tensions.

From BBC

Even as De León backed the new law, he cautioned that he didn’t want to “mislead folks” into believing “a special force field” will protect them from deportation in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Many new users have said their decision to join Bluesky was driven by Elon Musk, who heavily backed Donald Trump's election campaign and intends to remain involved in the new administration.

From BBC

Guardiola has continually backed the club and said critics need to wait for the final decision in the case before rushing to condemn.

From BBC

It now says an attack from a non-nuclear state, if backed by a nuclear power, will be treated as a joint assault on Russia.

From BBC

Related Words

• approved
• assisted
• endorsed
• favored