The particle "back" in phrasal verbs usually conveys the idea of returning, reversing, or retrieving. It can express going back to a place, returning something, or undoing an action.
Common meanings of "back" in phrasal verbs
- Returning to a place or state: go back, come back, get back
- Giving or putting something in its original place: give back, put back, take back
- Reversing an action or decision: back out, back down
- Support or reinforcement: back up, stand back
Tips to learn English phrasal verbs with back
- Associate "back" with the idea of returning or reversing.
- Use a list of phrasal verbs with back and group them by meaning.
- Think of "back" in terms of undoing or supporting.
- Focus on the meaning of back in phrasal verbs to understand patterns.
Full list of phrasal verbs with back
bring back
return something or someone to its earlier place or state
come back
return to a place
get back
return to a place or return something
give back
return something to its owner
go back
return to a place or a previous state
send back
return something to the place or person it came from
take back
to return something