Conjugation

Stand behind

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: behind

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

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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