Conjugation

Stand back

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: back

    Only stand changes; back stays the same: stood back, stood 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 stand back, he doesn't stand back.

    1. I / you / we / they stand back
    2. he / she / it stands back

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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