Back up and Back away

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Back up verb - Move backwards from a certain position.

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Back away and back up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Back away" instead a verb "Back up".

Back away verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).

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Back up and back away are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back up" instead a verb "Back away".

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