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 most central girls’ bathroom was on the first floor, at the back of the school, around the corner from the corridor of orange lockers that belonged to the lower schoolers. —Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Before Bridgegate, there was Tollgate in 2011, when Baroni went behind the back of the executive director to conspire with Christie to concoct a phony and fantastically too high 50% toll hike plan, that Christie could knock back and be the hero. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026

Jayla Green and Ahnna Breiner managed eight points each as Cedar Park survived a 38-34 slow-tempo District 25-5A win over Lehman to stay a game back of first place as district play winds toward the end. —Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026

The backless, slip-on footwear leaves the back of the foot exposed, while balancing atop a tall, sculptural 100mm curved heel, similar to the one found on the designer’s Harlow mule. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026