goes, went, gone, going
to go back
phrasal verbE
Return to a place or situation previously left
- 1After the holidays, we go back to school.
- 2She decided to go back to her hometown.
To go back means to go to a place or situation that you were in before. It's like turning around and going back to where you started. For example, if you forget your keys at home, you have to go back to get them.
Remember, "to go back" can also refer to returning to a previous topic or idea in a conversation or discussion. So, don't just think of physical locations when you hear this phrase!
in a cafeteria
Forgotten Lunch
Lisa
I forgot my lunch at home.
Daniel
Oh no! Do you need to go back and get it?
Lisa
I think I have to, or I'll be hungry all day.
Daniel
Alright, I'll save you a seat here.
at a children's shop
The Missing Teddy
Ashley
I think I left my teddy bear here earlier.
Jeffrey
Oh no, do you want to go back and check the shelves?
Ashley
Yes, let's hurry before someone else picks it up.
Jeffrey
Alright, I'll help you look for it.
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Similar to "to go back":
- 1return
- 2revert