Word: backshift
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: back
shift
Definition: To change the tense of a verb from present to past in reported speech.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: To or in a previous condition or place.
Affix: shift
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To change position.