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 no-risk pass was perfectly placed in the back of the end zone for Jefferson to slide in front of rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse — after setting him up with a slight veer to the outside — and catch it in time to drag both feet down inbounds. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

In this case, seven other main characters newly created for this version, plus an 11-person ensemble and a live nine-piece orchestra playing at the back of the stage. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

This strengthens the back of the legs and teaches proper hip hinging, targeting the hamstrings, glutes and spinal erectors. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Moments later, a tractor-trailer going the 70 mph speed limit slammed into the back of the vehicle. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026