How Do You Spell BACK OUT?

Pronunciation: [bˈak ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

The IPA phonetic transcription for "back out" is /bæk aʊt/. This word is spelled using two common English words, "back" and "out". The "b" in "back" is pronounced with a voiced bilabial stop sound, while the "a" is pronounced with a short vowel sound. The "k" is pronounced with a voiceless velar stop sound. In "out", the "ɑu" is pronounced with a diphthong sound, where the "a" is pronounced with a short vowel and "u" with a long vowel sound.

BACK OUT Meaning and Definition

  1. The phrase "back out" refers to the act of withdrawing or renouncing a previous commitment or agreement, often at the last minute or without fulfilling one's obligations. It implies a change of mind or a loss of determination, resulting in the decision to not follow through with a promised action or to abandon a plan. Backing out can occur in various contexts, such as personal relationships, business deals, or social commitments.

    In personal relationships, backing out may involve retracting a promise made to a loved one or refusing to participate in a previously agreed-upon arrangement. This could include canceling plans for a date night, reneging on a promise to help a friend, or deciding not to attend an event after initially expressing intent. In business or financial contexts, backing out often refers to the withdrawal from a previously agreed-upon deal, potentially causing inconvenience or financial loss to the other party involved.

    Backtracking on one's word can sometimes be seen as unreliable or disrespectful, as it can create uncertainty and disrupt plans. Backing out may be driven by various factors, such as changing circumstances, fear, lack of interest, or second thoughts. It is important to communicate effectively and consider the potential consequences when contemplating backing out of a commitment, as it can have implications on trust and future relationships.

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Etymology of BACK OUT

The phrase "back out" has its origins in the combination of the words "back" and "out", both of which have distinct etymologies.

1. Back:

The word "back" can be traced back to the Old English word "bæc", which is related to the Old High German word "bahho" and Old Norse word "bak". All these terms share the same Proto-Germanic origin. The sense of moving or going backward is present in its definition since Old English times.

2. Out:

The word "out" comes from the Old English word "ūt", which has similar meanings in various Germanic languages, such as German "aus" and Dutch "uit". This term ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic word "ūt", meaning "out" or "outside".

Idioms with the word BACK OUT

  • back out of The idiom "back out of" means to withdraw or retreat from a commitment, agreement, or plan, typically at the last minute or unexpectedly.
  • back out (of something) The idiom "back out (of something)" means to withdraw or renounce one's commitment or participation in a situation or agreement, often at the last minute or unexpectedly. It implies going back on a promise or backing away from a responsibility.
  • back out to decide not to do something that you had said you would do
  • bring back out The phrase "bring back out" typically means to evoke or reawaken a particular feeling, memory, or quality in someone or something. It can also refer to restoring or reintroducing something that was previously present or utilized.
  • bring (someone) back out To bring someone back out means to help them regain their confidence, enthusiasm, or sociability after a period of withdrawal or self-isolation.

Similar spelling words for BACK OUT

Conjugate verb Back out

CONDITIONAL

I would back out
you would back out
he/she/it would back out
we would back out
they would back out

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be backing out
you would be backing out
he/she/it would be backing out
we would be backing out
they would be backing out

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have back out
you would have back out
he/she/it would have back out
we would have back out
they would have back out

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been backing out
you would have been backing out
he/she/it would have been backing out
we would have been backing out
they would have been backing out

FUTURE

I will back out
you will back out
he/she/it will back out
we will back out
they will back out

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be backing out
you will be backing out
he/she/it will be backing out
we will be backing out
they will be backing out

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have backed out
you will have backed out
he/she/it will have backed out
we will have backed out
they will have backed out

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been backing out
you will have been backing out
he/she/it will have been backing out
we will have been backing out
they will have been backing out

IMPERATIVE

you back out
we let´s back out

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to back out

PAST

I backed out
you backed out
he/she/it backed out
we backed out
they backed out

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was backing out
you were backing out
he/she/it was backing out
we were backing out
they were backing out

PAST PARTICIPLE

backed out

PAST PERFECT

I had backed out
you had backed out
he/she/it had backed out
we had backed out
they had backed out

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been backing out
you had been backing out
he/she/it had been backing out
we had been backing out
they had been backing out

PRESENT

I back out
you back out
he/she/it backs out
we back out
they back out

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am backing out
you are backing out
he/she/it is backing out
we are backing out
they are backing out

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

backing out

PRESENT PERFECT

I have backed out
you have backed out
he/she/it has backed out
we have backed out
they have backed out

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been backing out
you have been backing out
he/she/it has been backing out
we have been backing out
they have been backing out

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