English

cut back

Meaning: to reduce the amount of something, especially money spent
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base cut back
3rd person singular present cuts back
Present participle cutting back
Past cut back
Will future will cut back
Going-to future going to cut back
Imperative negative don't cut back / do not cut back

Example sentences

He decided to cut back on his spending.
He decided to cut back on his spending.
I'm trying to cut back on caffeine, so I've switched to herbal tea.
I'm trying to cut back on caffeine, so I've switched to herbal tea.

Usage Notes

Commonly used when talking about reducing expenses, consumption, or an activity. Usually followed by 'on' when specifying what is being reduced.

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