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Term: backs

1. Noun - Plural of "back"

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

Example Sentences:

1. She placed her hand on her friend's backs as a sign of support.
2. The backpack felt heavy on his backs as he climbed up the mountain.

2. Noun - Plural of "back"

Definition: The side or part of something that is opposite to or away from the front; the reverse side.

Example Sentences:

1. Book backs often contain a brief summary of the story.
2. He prefers sitting with his backs to the wall to observe everything happening around.

3. Verb - Third person singular present of "back"

Definition: Supports financially or gives approval to someone or something.

Example Sentences:

1. The company backs the research and development of innovative technologies.
2. He fully backs his friend's decision and offers to assist in any way possible.

4. Verb - Present participle of "back"

Definition: Moving backwards or away from something.

Example Sentences:

1. He slowly kept backing the car out of the parking space.
2. The crowd had to back away as the police started pushing them back.

Term: assuming

1. Verb - Present participle of "assume"

Definition: Taking something for granted or accepting it without proof.

Example Sentences:

1. He is assuming that she will be present at the meeting tomorrow.
2. Assuming our team wins the match, we will qualify for the finals.

2. Adjective - Describing an assumption

Definition: Presuming something to be true without evidence

Example Sentences:

1. The report was based on an assuming statement with no supporting data.
2. Her assuming behavior often leads to misunderstandings with others.