back into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Hit something while moving backwards
Why “into”? Two paths meet. The meeting may be a surprise or a physical collision.
“The driver backed into a parked car.”
“I backed into a low wall near the gate.”
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bang into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Hit something hard by accident
bump into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Meet someone unexpectedly
crash into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Hit something with great force while moving
run into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Meet someone or encounter a problem unexpectedly; Hit someone or something while moving
walk into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Enter a place by walking; Hit something accidentally while walking
back away
Same base verb: back
Move away or distance yourself, often from fear or caution
back down
Same base verb: back
Withdraw from a position
back off
Same base verb: back
Move away from someone or something, often in retreat; Stop pressuring or interfering with someone; Withdraw from a previous position or commitment
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