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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"And if we do that, hopefully that gives us a good chance at the back end of the match."

From Barron's

Before anyone outside the company even knew about the new hardware, it was starting to power the back end of many Google products like Maps, Photos, and Translate.

From Barron's

Washington’s defense employs mostly zone coverage on the back end, with match principles.

From Washington Post

The Seahawks made a conscious decision to bypass all sorts of potential help on their front seven, including Carter and Wilson on the front end, and Nolan Smith and Myles Murphy on the back end.

From Seattle Times

“Like a lot of these players, they may earn roles more toward the middle or back end of their rookie contract, maybe not right at the beginning, which is OK, which is normal.”

From Los Angeles Times

back end

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