backshift

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Определение backshift в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

To change the tense of a verb from present to past in reported speech

The changing of the tense of a verb from present to past in reported speech

Example: Fred says I play football. => Fred said that he played football.

Этимология

() back +‎ shift