English · Adjectives

back

/bæk/

[/bæk/]

to a former place or state

Beginneradverb

Definition

Back means returning to an earlier place, position, or condition.

Example

Please come back before it gets dark.

Please come back before it gets dark.

Etymology

From Old English 'bæc' meaning the rear part of the body.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to show return to a place or a previous state.

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