17. Back and again
When used with a verb, back suggests a return to an earlier situation or a movement in the opposite direction.
• Give me my watch back.
(NOT Give me my watch again.)
• Take your money back.
• Put the book back on the shelf when you have finished with it.
• These mangoes aren't good. I am taking them back to the shop.
When used with a verb, again suggests repetition.
• I did not hear what you said. Please say it again.
• That was a lovely song. Can you play it again?
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