Conjugation

Fold back

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: back

    Only fold changes; back stays the same: folded back, folded 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 fold back, he doesn't fold back.

    1. I / you / we / they fold back
    2. he / she / it folds back

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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