Conjugation

Fall back

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: back

    Only fall changes; back stays the same: fell back, fallen back.

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 fall back, he doesn't fall back.

    1. I / you / we / they fall back
    2. he / she / it falls back

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they fell back

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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