backing

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) Support, especially financial.
2. (countable, uncountable) A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
3. (countable, uncountable) A backdrop.
4. (countable, uncountable) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
5. (countable, uncountable) The mounting of a horse or other animal.
6. (countable, uncountable) The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.

Adj

Providing support for the main performer.

Verb

present participle and gerund of back

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back

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Synonyms

support

assistance

patronage

backup

aid

lining

prop

encouragement

supporting

funding

endorsement

mount

pad

help

reinforcement

reinforcements

security

boost

financial backing

financial support

espousal

supporter

behalf

advocacy

subsidy

boosting

back

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relief

subvention

rest

contribution

collateral

assist

championship

helping

maintenance

pushing

bushing

bush

brass

brace

backstay

approval

background

blizzard

benefit

backer

allowance

advocate

encouraging

Translations

soutien

Unterstützung

appui

Hilfe

apoio

apoyo

steun

υποστήριξη

Stütze

sostegno

Beistand

support

appoggio

ondersteuning

ruggesteun

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

Etymology

From back + -ing.