Guest Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
"Back up" or "back"
Which is correct: The house backs up to a park. The house backs to a park.
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I think that's an American phrase 'The house backs up to a park' I'd say 'The house lies in front of a park'
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I think that's an American phrase 'The house backs up to a park'
I'd say 'The house lies in front of a park'
I'd say 'The house lies in front of a park'
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In Australia people often say 'backs onto'. "The house backs onto a park"
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yes, "backs up to a park" is acceptable in the US, but i admit it is awkward, due to the verbal expression "to back up", which means "to go in reverse" (particularly a vehicle). to be more precise, maybe even more formal, i would maybe SAY "the house backs up to a park", but WRITE "the rear of the house/property is adjacent to a park".
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