run back
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
to go back fast
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
to return quickly to a place by running or moving fast
"I need to run back to the shop because I forgot the milk."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Usually literal. Can also be used for replaying audio or video in some contexts, but that use is less central.
Commonly used with
home inside shop car upstairs office
Forms
Base
run back
I/you/we/they
3rd person
runs back
he/she/it
Past simple
ran back
yesterday
Past participle
run back
have + pp
-ing form
running back
continuous
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Synonyms
go back quickly dash back return hurry back
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