backing — support or help, especially financial support
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: support or help, especially financial support
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 지원, 후원 (특히 재정적 지원)
Korean pronunciation: 백-킹 (강세: 백)
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
back(뒤, 지지하다) + -ing(명사형 어미)로 구성된 단어. 'back'이 '지지하다'는 동사 의미로 발전하면서, 그 지지행위를 나타내는 명사가 되었다.
🎵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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