Conjugation

Back away

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: away

    Only back changes; away stays the same: backed away, backed away.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't back away, he doesn't back away.

    1. I / you / we / they back away
    2. he / she / it backs away

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am backing away
    2. you / we / they are backing away
    3. he / she / it is backing away

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't back away.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they backed away

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to back away
    2. you / we / they are going to back away
    3. he / she / it is going to back away

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't back away.

    1. (you) back away
    2. let's back away