backing — support or help, especially financial support
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: support or help, especially financial support
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom's backing is stronger than any investor's - she believes I can become a K-pop star even though I can't carry a tune!
- The project needs substantial financial backing to succeed.
- Without the backing of major record labels, the indie band had to crowdfund their album.
backing
NOUN[/ˈbækɪŋ/]
support or help, especially financial support
Getting financial backing for business
When backing arrives, stop packing - you're no longer lacking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Backing derives from the Old English word 'back', originally denoting the rear part of the body or a physical location behind something. The word evolved to include the verb 'to back', meaning to support or provide assistance, and the suffix '-ing' converts this verb into a gerund or noun form denoting the act of supporting or a supportive material.
Breakdown
back (to support, or the rear portion) + -ing (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or material used for support).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's backing is stronger than any investor's - she believes I can become a K-pop star even though I can't carry a tune!”
“The project needs substantial financial backing to succeed.”
“Without the backing of major record labels, the indie band had to crowdfund their album.”
“The wallpaper started peeling because the backing wasn't properly applied.”
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