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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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“We’re able to increase throughput, also improve the quality that’s coming out the back end of that material and sell it at a premium.”

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Only last week, in the days leading up to the first Test against England, Williamson said he was "towards the back end" of his career, giving no indication that this decision was close.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

It has struggled so badly to modernize the chatbot that, after years of trying, it still had to turn to Google to provide the technology back end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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 going to start up again, and the back end of the hurricane might be worse than the front. Do you realize that we’re talking in normal voices and not shouting at each other?”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

back end

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