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

Martinez stood at the back of the formation, in his usual position to hold the ball for kicker Canaan Moore. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Oct. 2026

Four of the 14 were arrested in an attempt to haul bundles of cash out of the home of the attorney general and into the back of an ambulance, Interior Minister Marco Antonio Oviedo said. — Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Michael Conforto dumped a full beer down the back of an unsuspecting Carson Kelly while across the room Shota Imanaga threw his head back, opened his arms and let out a yell as assistant hitting coach Juan Cabreja uncorked the champagne. — Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Authorities told the company the thieves broke open the back of the vehicles, found nothing of value, and left them. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026