Conjugation

Cut down on

réduire

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down on

    Only cut changes; down on stays the same: cut down on, cut down 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 down on, he doesn't cut down on.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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