go back

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We were getting cold so we decided to go back.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “go back” mean?

To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time.

Is “go back” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.