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started back

UK
/ˈstɑːtɪd bæk/
US
/ˈstɑrtɪd bæk/
start backverb

started back

Past Simple

started back
Past Simple
started back
Past Participle
starting back
ing-form
UK
/stɑːt bæk/
US
/stɑrt bæk/
Translations
rebrousser cheminSe dit d’un retour en arrière, souvent pour reprendre le chemin du retour.
We decided to start back home before it got too dark.
Nous avons décidé de rebrousser chemin vers la maison avant qu’il ne fasse trop sombre.
reculer brusquementEmploi fréquent quand quelqu’un réagit avec surprise ou peur.
She started back when she saw the snake on the path.
Elle a reculé brusquement lorsqu’elle a vu le serpent sur le chemin.
Definitions
To begin a return journey.
We decided to start back home before it got too dark.
To recoil or move back suddenly, often in surprise or fear.
She started back when she saw the snake on the path.
Synonyms
recede
go back
turn back
withdraw
retreat
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