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 back of my head caught on fire. —Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026

The Bruins quieted the raucous Buffalo crowd when star center Morgan Geekie buried a slap shot into the back of the net from the high slot to give them a 1-0 lead about 11 minutes into the first period. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026

Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer that typically begins in the retina — the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye — and most often affects young children, according to the Mayo Clinic. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

If the prospect of waiting in a queue that stretches toward the back of the store has deterred you from purchasing one of Costco's giant cakes, you’ll be thrilled to know that Costco is testing a new system that could cut check-out times dramatically. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026