Conjugation

Cut back on

réduire

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: back on

    Only cut changes; back on stays the same: cut back on, cut back on.

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 cut back on, he doesn't cut back on.

    1. I / you / we / they cut back on
    2. he / she / it cuts back on

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am cutting back on
    2. you / we / they are cutting back on
    3. he / she / it is cutting back on

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they cut back on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) cut back on
    2. let's cut back on