🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

पीठ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pīṭh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Back/bæk/
nounverbadverbCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #300 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"भारी सामान उठाने के बाद उसकी पीठ में दर्द हो रहा है।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The rear surface of the human body, from the shoulders to the hips.

    "He felt a sharp pain in his back after lifting the heavy box."
As verb
  1. 1

    To support or assist someone or something.

    "She decided to back her friend in the upcoming election."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'back' originates from Old English 'bæce', which meant 'the rear part of the body'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to position and direction, reflecting both physical and metaphorical uses in the English language.

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