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back end

[bak end] / ˈbæk ˈɛnd /

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postern adj.
back n.
buttocks n.
rear n.

ADJECTIVE

postern

Synonyms

STRONG

backside extremity hind hindquarters posterior rear reverse stern tail tailpiece

WEAK

aft far end hindmost hindpart tail end

Antonyms

STRONG

front

NOUN

back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rear tail

STRONG

backside extremity hindquarters posterior reverse stern tailpiece

WEAK

aft far end hindpart tail end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

front

NOUN

buttocks

Synonyms

STRONG

backside behind bottom bum butt derriere fanny fundament haunches hindquarters posterior rear rump seat

WEAK

gluteus maximus

NOUN

rear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back back door backside bottom butt rear end tail

STRONG

behind buttocks end heel hind hindquarters posterior postern rearward reverse rump seat stern tailpiece tush

WEAK

afterpart back seat hind part rear guard tail end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

front

WEAK

beginning

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back end

Aquila Power Catamarans switched from four motors to two to propel some of its boats, saving space on the back end.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

Apple has struggled to modernize Siri, previously failing to deliver promised features and relying on Google for its back end.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

But with an offensive bounce-back and strong pitching performances on the front and back end, the Dodgers evened the series at Chase Field.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

Luke Wright quit at the back end of Australia.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

But I have this feeling, suddenly, that I’m on a too-fast treadmill—like things are moving so quickly, I might slide off the back end.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

back end

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