Backbone

Synonyms of backbone

• foundation
• spine
• core

Antonyms of backbone

• weakness
• spinelessness
• instability

Collocations of backbone

strong backbone

Frequency: 70 %

She showed a strong backbone in standing up for her beliefs.

backbone of society

Frequency: 60 %

Teachers are often considered the backbone of society.

backbone of the economy

Frequency: 55 %

Small businesses are often considered the backbone of the economy.

backbone of the team

Frequency: 50 %

The captain was the backbone of the team, providing leadership and support.

moral backbone

Frequency: 45 %

His moral backbone guided him to always do the right thing.

Idiomatic Expressions for backbone

• Phrase: Backbone of the economy
  Meaning: The essential or foundational element that supports the functioning of the economy.
  Usage: Small businesses are often considered the backbone of the economy.