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UK//ðə bæk dɔː//US//ðə bæk dɔr//

Meaning of The back door

A door located at the rear of a building.

In simple words: A door at the rear side of a building.

The back door in a sentence

  • Please use the back door when you arrive.
  • The back door was left unlocked all night.
  • She entered through the back door to avoid being seen.
  • The fire exit is also located by the back door.
  • They renovated the back door to make it more secure.

How to use The back door

Use 'back door' when referring to an entrance or exit, typically not for the main entry. Commonly used in homes or buildings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of the 'back' being behind, like a secret entrance.

Related words

Collocations with The back door

  • open the back door
  • close the back door
  • install a back door

Synonyms for The back door

  • rear door
  • service entrance
  • secondary door

Common mistakes with The back door

  • Using 'backdoor' as one word instead of two.
  • Confusing with 'side door', which refers to another entrance.
  • Assuming 'back door' only applies to houses, not other buildings.

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Frequently asked questions about The back door

What does The back door mean?

A door at the rear side of a building.

What is the definition of The back door?

A door located at the rear of a building.

How do you use The back door in a sentence?

Please use the back door when you arrive.

Can you give another example of The back door?

The back door was left unlocked all night.

What are synonyms for The back door?

Common alternatives include rear door, service entrance, secondary door.

What words go with The back door?

It commonly pairs with open the back door, close the back door, install a back door.

What are common mistakes when using The back door?

Using 'backdoor' as one word instead of two. Confusing with 'side door', which refers to another entrance. Assuming 'back door' only applies to houses, not other buildings.

How do you pronounce The back door?

US: //ðə bæk dɔr//, UK: //ðə bæk dɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The back door?

Use 'back door' when referring to an entrance or exit, typically not for the main entry. Commonly used in homes or buildings.