noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of back form-of, plural
2. 2
   The backyard of the University. with-definite-article

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of back form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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alleyalleywaygangwaytwitchelwynd

Example

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"Banks will try to lend you an umbrella on a sunny day, but they will turn their backs on a rainy day."

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