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Meaning of "softback" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF SOFTBACK

ˈsɒftbæk


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOFTBACK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Softback is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SOFTBACK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Paperback

A paperback is a type of book characterized by a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. In contrast, hardcover or hardback books are bound with cardboard covered with cloth; although more expensive, hardbacks are more durable. Inexpensive books bound in paper have existed since at least the 19th century in such forms as pamphlets, yellowbacks, dime novels, and airport novels. Most modern paperbacks are either "mass-market paperbacks" or "trade paperbacks". Paperback editions of books are issued when a publisher decides to release a book in a low-cost format. Cheap paper, glued bindings, and the lack of a hard cover contribute to the inherent low cost of paperbacks. Paperbacks can be the preferred medium when a book is not expected to be a major seller, or in other situations where the publisher wishes to release a book without putting forth a large investment. Examples include many novels, and newer editions or reprintings of older books.

Definition of softback in the English dictionary

The definition of softback in the dictionary is a book with a thin cardboard, paper, or plastic cover.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOFTBACK

back · bareback · callback · cashback · comeback · cornerback · feedback · fightback · flashback · hatchback · hold-back · horseback · outback · paperback · payback · playback · quarterback · setback · snapback · throwback

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOFTBACK

soft-pedalling · soft-shell · soft-shell clam · soft-shell crab · soft-shelled · soft-shelled turtle · soft-shoe · soft-soap · soft-spoken · softa · softball · softballer · soften · soften up · softener · softening of the brain · softhead · softheadedly · softhearted · softheartedly

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOFTBACK

back to back · bounce back · countback · cutback · fastback · fatback · flatback · get back · go back · hold back · liftback · look back · pat on the back · positive feedback · scatback · seatback · slotback · sweptback · upper back · wetback

Synonyms and antonyms of softback in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «softback» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF SOFTBACK

Find out the translation of softback to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of softback from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «softback» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

平装
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

Paperback
570 millions of speakers
en

English

softback
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

softback
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

softback
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Softback
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

softback
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

softback
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

Paperback
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Softback
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

soft
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

softback
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

softback
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Alus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

softback
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

softback
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

सॉफ्टबॅक
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

softback
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

Paperback
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

miękka
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

Softback
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

softback
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαλακό εξώφυλλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

softback
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

soft
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Soft
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of softback

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOFTBACK»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about softback

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOFTBACK»

Discover the use of softback in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to softback and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Home Made WINE in 7 days, No Crushing, Stomping or Grinding. ...
Family and close friends know my dad as Nathan or Uncle Richardson and my mom as Ebb. Both of my parents made wine as I was growing up and used it for bartering and social gatherings. This book is available in both softback and vintage ...
Velma R. Thomas
2
Colin Seeley: Racer ... and the Rest
Racer ... and the Rest Colin Seeley. Other titles from Redline Books - www. redlinebooks.co.uk Britain in the 1950s was a time of great design. Mick Walker's British Racing Motorcycles ISBN 09531311 0 6. Softback 208 pages, 280 x210mm, ...
Colin Seeley, 2007
3
Dysinhibition Syndrome: How to Handle Anger and Rage in Your ...
Quantity Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior IS Softback $39.95 Search for the Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior Genes 8H Hardback $34.00 8S Softback $29.95 The Gene Bomb Does Higher Education and A dvanced ...
Rose Wood, 1999
4
Adam and the Magic Marble
Books: Qiunito Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior IS Softback $39.95 Amount Search for the Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior Genes 8H Hardback $34.00 8S Softback $29.95 The Gene Bomb Does Higher Education and ...
Adam Buehrens, Carol Buehrens, 1991
5
Watts My Line?: The Life and Work of Editorial Artist, ...
Mick Walker's British Racing Motorcycles ISBN 09531311 0 6. Softback 208 pages, 280 x 210mm, over 800 pictures in colour and b/w. £20 Mick Walker's Italian Racing Motorcycles ISBN 09531311 1 4. Softback 256 pages, 280 x 210mm, over ...
David Dixon, 2007
6
ADD Kaleidoscope: The Many Facets of Adult Attention Deficit ...
Quantity Amount Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior IS Softback $39.95 Search for the Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior Genes 8H Hardback $34.00 8S Softback $29.95 The Gene Bomb Does Higher Education and Advanced ...
Joan Andrews, Denise Evelyn Davis, 1997
7
What Makes Ryan Tick?: A Family's Triumph Over Tourette ...
Books: Quantity Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior IS Softback $39.95 Search for the Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior Genes 8H Hardback $34.00 8S Softback $29.95 The Gene Bomb Does Higher Education and Advanced ...
Susan Hughes, 1996
8
The Gene Bomb: Does Higher Education and Advanced Technology ...
Books: Ouantity Amount Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior IS Softback $39.95 Search for the Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior Genes 8H Hardback $34.00 8S Softback $29.95 The Gene Bomb Does Higher Education and ...
David E. Comings, 1996
9
The Manx Norton
Bill Lomas World Champion Road Racer ISBN 09531311 9 X Hardback, 304 pages. 280 x 210mm, £30 Moto Morini ISBN 09544357 2 9 Softback, 144 pages, 220 x 193mm, £17.95 The most famous of all British racing motorcycles, with an ...
Mick Walker, 2006
10
Complete Guide to United States Marine Corps Medals, Badges, ...
... Hardback ISBN: 1-884452-22-1 Price $29.95 Price $29.95 Price $29.95 Price $29.95 Price $29.95 Softback ISBN: 1-884452-59-O Softback ISBN: 1-884452-53 -1 Softback ISBN: 1-884452-42-6 Softback ISBN: 1-884452-06-X Softback ISBN:  ...
James G. Thompson, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOFTBACK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term softback is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Local author's series now in print
They are available in hardback, softback, and various e-book formats. Writing since she was ten years old living in the projects in Atlanta, Patricia is now 74 ... «The Citizen.com, Jul 15»
2
UNF's Ozzie Storybook to Raise Money for Nature Trails
money from One Spark to manufacture a watercolor hardback copy of the softback prototype that will be available for purchase at the UNF bookstore, the ... «MetroJacksonville.com, Apr 15»
3
Are Your Harry Potter Books Worth Selling? J.K. Rowling's …
That same edition (UK title, Bloomsbury-published, Harry+Train) in softback might have some market value. And the hardcover edition of Harry Potter and the ... «Bustle, Mar 15»
4
Those Harry Potter books you've kept all these years could be very …
If the title is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and it's a softback in wrappers. It also must be published by Bloomsbury and have Harry standing next to a ... «fox8.com, Mar 15»
5
De schaduw van de grote broer
Soort: paperback / softback 344 bladzijden. Categorie: Mens en maatschappij algemeen. Artikelnummer: 9789045028125. De onrust in Oekraïne laat goed zien ... «New Scientist, Mar 15»
6
Scotland, the North East and Cumberland and Westmorland …
This is a 164 page softback book with colour covers and hundreds of photographs in date order with informative extended captions. Many steam sheds are ... «Rail.co.uk, Dec 14»
7
What the World's Worst Email Spammers Might Look Like
Advertisement. Slide: 1 / of 2 . Caption: Poly-Spam, self-published edition of 150, 8 softback envelopes with 8 copies and 8 original documents included, 2014. «Wired, Dec 14»
8
Best-selling Maine author Tess Gerritsen fights for profits tied to …
Tess Gerritsen's “Gravity” was published in hardcover in 1999 and in softback in 2004. Tess Gerritsen's book “Gravity,” published in 1999, features a research ... «Press Herald, May 14»
9
'Which?' Tests Phil Schiller's iPad Mini Weight Comparison Claims
So there it is; the iPad mini isn't quite as light as a pad of paper – at least our non-spiraled softback pad. There are certainly pads of paper that are heavier so ... «Mac Rumors, Oct 12»
10
Ferry Boat de Nuit 1936 - 1980
Published to mark the 75th anniversary of the launch of the Night Ferry in 1936, this 120 page illustrated softback offers a collection of essays and reminiscences ... «Railway Gazette International, Jan 12»
REFERENCE
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