Definitions

back end

[bak end] / ˈbæk ˈɛnd /

ADJECTIVE

postern

Synonyms

STRONG

backside extremity hind hindquarters posterior rear reverse stern tail tailpiece

WEAK

aft far end hindmost hindpart tail end

Antonyms

STRONG

front

NOUN

back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rear tail

STRONG

backside extremity hindquarters posterior reverse stern tailpiece

WEAK

aft far end hindpart tail end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

front

NOUN

buttocks

Synonyms

STRONG

backside behind bottom bum butt derriere fanny fundament haunches hindquarters posterior rear rump seat

WEAK

gluteus maximus

NOUN

rear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back back door backside bottom butt rear end tail

STRONG

behind buttocks end heel hind hindquarters posterior postern rearward reverse rump seat stern tailpiece tush

WEAK

afterpart back seat hind part rear guard tail end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

front

WEAK

beginning

Example Sentences

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“If bond volatility rises with rising back end rates, we would expect the first meaningful correction in equity prices since markets bottomed at the end of March.”

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

New York Giants: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State — John Harbaugh loves those smart safeties who can play quarterback on the back end of the defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"It's the back end of the season and I'm raring to go," Watkins told TNT Sports after Villa moved one step closer to a place in a European semi-final.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

So for a traditional IRA, you pay taxes on the back end.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Please God let them leave by the back end.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

back end

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