Words / A1

BAK/bæk/

The back is the side of the body behind your chest. After sitting too long, people say my back hurts. Sit back / at the back (of the bus) use the same word for position. Do not mix it with behind, which is a place word, not a body part.

Meaning

The part of the body on the opposite side from the chest.

Examples

• “My back hurts after the long trip.”
• “Keep your back straight when you sit.”
• “He sat at the back of the class.”

Good to know

my back hurts. at the back of + place. Opposite side: chest / front.

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