Back off vs Recede vs Stand back vs Withdraw

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Back off

InformellTop 2.000 (häufig)

Recede

Top 3.000 (häufig)B1verb

Stand back

Top 2.000 (häufig)

Withdraw

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2verb
 Back offRecedeStand backWithdraw
Aussprache🇬🇧 //bæk ɒf//🇺🇸 //bæk ɔf//🇬🇧 //rɪˈsiːd//🇺🇸 //rɪˈsiːd//🇬🇧 //stænd bæk//🇺🇸 //stænd bæk//🇬🇧 /["/wɪðˈdrɔː//wɪθˈdrɔː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːz//wɪθˈdrɔːz/","/wɪðˈdruː//wɪθˈdruː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːn//wɪθˈdrɔːn/","/wɪðˈdrɔːɪŋ//wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/wɪðˈdrɔː//wɪθˈdrɔː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːz//wɪθˈdrɔːz/","/wɪðˈdruː//wɪθˈdruː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːn//wɪθˈdrɔːn/","/wɪðˈdrɔːɪŋ//wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/
BedeutungTo move away or stop approaching someone.to go back or move away from somethingMove away from something or someone.To take back or remove something.
BeispielHe told the stranger to back off when they got too close.The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.Please stand back from the edge of the cliff.She decided to withdraw her savings from the bank.
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Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-Niveau-B1-B2
Wortartverbverb
Kollokationenback off someone, back off quickly, back off a little, back off nowrecede from view, recede into the background, fear recedes, water recedes, hairline recedesstand back from, ask to stand back, tell someone to stand back, stand back and observe, stand back for safetyaltogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/​favor of, into, altogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/​favor of, into, altogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/​favor of, into
Antonyme-advance, approach, increase-deposit, add, contribute
Häufige FehlerConfusing with 'back down' which means to withdraw from a challenge., Using in formal emails or professional settings., Incorrectly adding prepositions (e.g., 'back off from').Confusing with 'access' instead of 'recede', Using with wrong prepositions, like 'to recede on' instead of 'from', Overusing in non-physical contexts, where 'reduce' might be more appropriateConfused with 'stand by' which means to wait., Using it inappropriately in non-dangerous situations., Incorrectly separating the phrase with commas.Confused with 'wither' — remember, 'withdraw' is about taking away., Using 'withdraw' with an incorrect subject; you withdraw something, not 'withdraws'., 'Withdrew' is the past tense, but learners often forget the 'd'.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed informally to ask someone to give space. It can be confrontational. Not suitable for formal contexts.Used in contexts involving distance, time, or emotions. Suitable for formal and informal settings but avoid in highly casual conversations.Use 'stand back' when advising someone to move away, especially in risky situations. It's appropriate in both formal and casual contexts.Use 'withdraw' when you want to say you are taking something away or not participating anymore. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, like withdrawing money from a bank or withdrawing from a competition.

Häufige Fragen: Back off vs Recede vs Stand back vs Withdraw

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Back off, Recede, Stand back und Withdraw?

Back off: To move away or stop approaching someone. Recede: to go back or move away from something Stand back: Move away from something or someone. Withdraw: To take back or remove something.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Back off, Recede, Stand back und Withdraw?

Withdraw ist das höchste Niveau, bei B2, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Back off: He told the stranger to back off when they got too close. Recede: The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped. Stand back: Please stand back from the edge of the cliff. Withdraw: She decided to withdraw her savings from the bank.

Kann ich Back off, Recede, Stand back und Withdraw austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Back off, Recede, Stand back und Withdraw sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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