going back home

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I'm going back home. See you tomorrow.

Is 'back' redundant? Many thanks.

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[+2] - Robert Gentel - 09/23/2008It depends on the context but in most general contexts it would be superfluous, yes. If the return is an important part of the meaning (e.g. we were just home, and I'm going back) then it would not...
[+1] - tanguatlay - 09/28/2008Thanks, Robert.

It depends on the context but in most general contexts it would be superfluous, yes. If the return is an important part of the meaning (e.g. we were just home, and I'm going back) then it would not be.

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