Backing
/ˈbækɪŋ/
nounBeginner📊CommonSupport
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
Support, endorsement, or financial assistance given to someone or something.
/ˈbækɪŋ/
nounneutralBeginner
Support
Support or financial assistance.
The startup received significant backing from venture capitalists.
💡 Simply: Help or support.
More Examples
2
She had the backing of her family in her career choice.
How It's Used
Business
"The project secured backing from several investors."
Music
"The band needed strong backing vocals."
2
The back or reverse side of something.
/ˈbækɪŋ/
nounneutralBeginner
Physical
The back part of something.
The chair has a padded backing.
💡 Simply: The back part.
More Examples
2
The backing of the painting was damaged.
How It's Used
Textiles
"The fabric had a soft backing."
Tip:Think of the back of a picture.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *bakking, from Old English *baccian, related to Old Norse bakkr, meaning back. The sense of support developed over time.
Historically, 'backing' primarily referred to the back of something, with the sense of support emerging later.
Memory tip
Think of someone 'having your back'.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"back"
Base: back
secure backingfinancial backingstrong backingbacking vocals
Common misspellings
backkingbakking
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