Synonyms of back of

back of

preposition

as in in back of

at, to, or toward the rear of

the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• in back of
• behind
• abaft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• ahead of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of back of

The Royals actually finished five games back of the final wild-card spot last year after finishing with an 82-80 record. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

The initial concept for USC’s Bloom Football Performance Center was first born on the back of a napkin. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Willis also connected with Will Kacmarek on a fourth-and-2 situation by finding the rookie tight end wide open in the back of the end zone. — Omar Kelly august 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

At that moment, another car came in to merge and seemingly failed to notice the other vehicle stalled, slamming into the back of it. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026