100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "back"

Definition

The adverb back has several meanings, including:

1. In or to the reverse direction; toward the rear.
2. Again; once more.
3. In return or response; as a reply.
4. To a former position or condition; returning to a previous state.

Synonyms

• Again
• Rearward
• Anew
• Backward
• In reverse
• Again and again
• Recurrently

Antonyms

• Forward
• Onward
• Ahead
• Progressively
• Forth

Examples

1. She took a step back to get a better view.
2. Can you come back tomorrow?
3. He looked back at the memories fondly.
4. Please send the document back after reviewing it.
5. The cat jumped back when the dog barked.
6. I’ll call you back in a few minutes.
7. They traveled back to their hometown for the holidays.
8. She stepped back into the shadows.
9. He turned back to see who was following him.
10. The kids ran back to the house when it started raining.
11. She asked him to take a step back from the edge.
12. Let’s go back to the previous topic we were discussing.
13. They decided to go back and fix their mistakes.
14. The car rolled back down the hill.
15. He took a back seat during the discussion.
16. If you don’t like it, just send it back.
17. I want to go back to my roots.
18. The movie was so good, I want to watch it back to back.
19. He threw the ball back to his friend.
20. She stepped back to allow him to pass.
21. After years abroad, they returned back to their home country.
22. Don't look back; just keep moving forward.
23. I wish I could turn back time.
24. He walked back slowly, contemplating his choices.
25. She promised to write back soon.
26. I need to go back to the store for more supplies.
27. The team is looking to come back stronger next season.
28. He glanced back at the crowd.
29. The phone rang, but I forgot to call back.
30. She took a moment to look back on her achievements.
31. I’ll send the package back if it doesn’t fit.
32. The child ran back to his mother.
33. It’s time to go back to basics.
34. He pushed the chair back to make room.
35. She looked back and smiled at him.
36. I'm trying to figure out how to get my money back.
37. We need to take a back road to avoid traffic.
38. They walked back home under the stars.
39. The dog ran back to its owner.
40. She wanted to go back and relive her childhood.
41. I can’t believe I forgot to write back!
42. The music played back in the background.
43. The sun was setting, casting shadows back.
44. He took a back route to avoid the main street.
45. You should look back to see how far you’ve come.
46. I’ll check in and call you back.
47. The child threw the toy back in the box.
48. We need to step back and reassess the situation.
49. The train was running back on schedule.
50. I want to turn back and enjoy the view.
51. They always come back to this restaurant.
52. Did you get a chance to write back to them?
53. She stepped back and took a deep breath.
54. The storm caused the water to flow back into the ocean.
55. I’ll come back later to finish this.
56. The dog eagerly ran back when called.
57. She took a step back and sighed.
58. He will write back once he gets the chance.
59. The door swung back on its hinges.
60. We went back to the drawing board after the failure.
61. They decided to take a back seat in the negotiations.
62. I need to go back and check my work.
63. The car rolled back too far and hit the fence.
64. She sent a postcard back from her vacation.
65. I wish I could go back to that moment.
66. He looked back at her one last time.
67. The cat scampered back when it saw the dog.
68. He was asked to step back during the argument.
69. The waiter brought the food back to the kitchen.
70. They had to go back to the office for the meeting.
71. I can't wait to go back to that beach.
72. If you want to leave, just go back the way you came.
73. She looked back at her notes before answering.
74. They returned back to their seats after intermission.
75. He stepped back to admire his handiwork.
76. I’ll be back in just a few minutes.
77. She has promised to write back soon.
78. The children ran back to play.
79. He felt a sense of nostalgia when he looked back.
80. The car backed back into the driveway.
81. He brought back souvenirs from his trip.
82. She stepped back to avoid the splash.
83. The movie was so good, I watched it back to back.
84. The sound echoed back through the hall.
85. They always come back to this park.
86. She wanted to go back to school.
87. Let’s go back and check the map.
88. The flowers bloomed back in spring.
89. He found it hard to go back to sleep.
90. They drove back home after the concert.
91. I’ll wait for you to come back.
92. The river flowed back after the rain stopped.
93. She pulled her chair back from the table.
94. I need to go back and redo my homework.
95. He felt a wave of relief wash back over him.
96. I’ll bring the book back when I'm finished.
97. She looked back and waved goodbye.
98. I wish I could go back to simpler times.
99. The kids ran back to the playground.
100. He always looks back fondly on his childhood.