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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA person or organization that funds or supports something.
Common pairings
a major backer
financial backer
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Word forms
- Plural
- backers
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Etymology
From back + -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for backer
acker
hacker
Packer
cracker
slacker
blacker
attacker
hijacker
nutcracker
linebacker
firecracker
safecracker
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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.
