noun

backer

BAK

Backer (noun) means someone who provides financial or other support for a person, project, or cause. Example: “The film found a backer willing to cover the entire budget.”

noun

Someone who provides financial or other support for a person, project, or cause.

"The film found a backer willing to cover the entire budget."

How to use backer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person or organization that funds or supports something.

Common pairings

a major backer financial backer

Word forms

backers plural

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Etymology

From back + -er.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for backer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “backer” mean?

The word “backer” means someone who provides financial or other support for a person, project, or cause. In plain terms, a person or organization that funds or supports something.

How do you pronounce “backer”?

“Backer” is pronounced BAK (/ˈbækɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “backer” in a sentence?

Here is “backer” used in a sentence: “The film found a backer willing to cover the entire budget.”

What part of speech is “backer”?

“Backer” is a noun.

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