How many words contain the sequence 'back'?

There are 4 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'back'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'back'?

Some common words containing 'back' include Aback, Background, Caback. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 'back'

Aback Adverb Background Noun, Adjective, Verb Caback Verb Gabback Noun

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1. What is the correct spelling of the word?

Gab back Gabback Gabac Gabbak

2. Which sentence is formal and correct?

She abacked. She was visibly taken aback by the question. She abacked the question. She was abacking.

3. How is 'gabback' correctly pronounced?

GAYB-back gab-BACK GAB-back GAH-bak

4. How many syllables does 'background' have?

One Two Three Four

5. Which bird is most commonly associated with the sound 'caback'?

Robins Eagles Geese Parrots

6. How many syllables does 'caback' have?

One Two Three Four

7. Which word is the closest synonym of 'aback' in 'taken aback'?

backward by surprise forward slowly

8. What does 'taken aback' mean?

Pulled backward Surprised or startled Taken to the back Returned to sender

9. What does the verb 'caback' mean?

To return a phone call To build a small shelter To make a harsh, repetitive bird sound To carry something on your back

10. What part of speech is 'gabback' primarily used as?

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

11. Which part of speech does 'caback' belong to?

Noun Adjective Intransitive Verb Adverb

12. Where does the primary stress fall in 'aback'?

First syllable Second syllable Neither Both equally

13. What does 'background music' mean?

Music that is the main focus of a concert Music played softly to create an atmosphere Music about history Music played on a radio

14. In what context is it appropriate to use 'caback' today?

In modern tech manuals In historical fiction or poetry In medical reports In everyday casual speech

15. Which preposition usually comes before 'aback'?

on in taken at

16. What part of speech is the word 'aback'?

Noun Verb Adverb Adjective

17. Which of the following is a grammatically correct use of 'gabback'?

I will gabback you. The boy gave a cheeky gabback. She is very gabback. The gabback sky was dark.

18. Which sentence uses 'aback' correctly?

I aback the car. She was taken aback by the news. He abacks quickly. The aback is loud.

19. From which Middle English verb is 'gabback' derived?

Gabble Gabben Gaze Gather

20. Which word is the closest modern synonym for 'caback'?

Sing Whisper Cackle Shout

21. What type of word is 'caback' linguistically?

A borrowing from French An eponym An onomatopoeia A clipping

22. What does the word 'background' refer to in a job application?

A photo of the applicant The applicant's past education and work history The company's future plans The physical location of the interview

23. Which preposition is used to describe your field of expertise?

of at in on

24. Can 'aback' be used as an adjective?

Yes, always No, it is only an adverb Only in plural form Only in British English

25. Which sentence uses 'caback' correctly?

I heard a loud caback. The turkeys began to caback. He cabacked the box upstairs. She sent a caback to the server.

26. Which sentence uses 'background' correctly?

I have background in science. The background is too loud in this photo. She ran a background check on the new tenant. He is standing on the background of the picture.

27. What is the opposite of 'background' in a visual sense?

Backdrop Foreground Underground Setting

28. Which of the following is an antonym for 'gabback'?

Insolence Obedience Retort Sass

29. How many syllables does 'gabback' have?

One Two Three Four

30. In what type of writing would you most likely use 'gabback' today?

Modern business emails Historical fiction Scientific reports Text messages

31. Which of the following is a common mistake when using 'caback'?

Using it in the past tense Using it as a noun Adding '-ing' to it Using it to describe birds

32. How many syllables does 'aback' have?

One Two Three Four

33. Is 'background' one word or two?

One word Two words: back ground Hyphenated: back-ground It depends on the context

34. Which modern phrase has replaced 'gabback' in standard English?

Feedback Small talk Back talk Loud speaker

35. What does the archaic word 'gabback' mean?

A type of backpack Back talk or a sharp retort A bird call A whispered secret

36. Is it correct to say 'I was very aback'?

Yes No Only in British English Only in formal writing

37. Where does the primary stress fall in 'background'?

First syllable (BACK-ground) Second syllable (back-GROUND) Neither Both equally

38. How is 'caback' correctly pronounced in American English?

CAB-ack kuh-BACK KAY-bak ka-BAHCK

39. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

He left the TV on in the background. He left the TV on in background. He left the TV on in a background. He left the TV on at the background.