Conjugation

Get behind

soutenir

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: behind

    Only get changes; behind stays the same: got behind, gotten behind.

  • British English

    British English writes got behind.

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 get behind, he doesn't get behind.

    1. I / you / we / they get behind
    2. he / she / it gets behind

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am getting behind
    2. you / we / they are getting behind
    3. he / she / it is getting behind

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they got behind

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) get behind
    2. let's get behind