Conjugation

Back out

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

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

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 out, he doesn't back out.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 out
    2. you / we / they are going to back out
    3. he / she / it is going to back out

  5. Imperative

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

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