when I use verb +back or back
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I need to know when I can use :go back,get back,come back,return or back.these verbs mean the same?I am confused can I say:she went to USA in 2009 and (went ,came,got)back in 2010.
thanks.
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updated Dec 17, 2011
posted by luisssito
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The point of view of the speaker plays a role here.
If I say "She came/got back." that implies that I am in the place she is coming back to.
If I say "She went back." that implies that I am in a different place than where she went back to.
updated Dec 17, 2011
posted by hollyjollyberry
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Remember that
went, is the past tense of go.
came, is the past tense of come.
and
Go there - Come here.
She went to the USA and came back / got back / returned in 2011.
updated Dec 17, 2011
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
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Hi:
Yes they mean the same and you may use the three of them.
go back = regresar; come back = volver; get back = (ambos but coloquial or conversación cotidiana)
updated Dec 16, 2011
posted by Carhl
