Cut back vs cut down

[leie92]

These words seems similar. Can you give me more explanation about them?
Thanks

[studentallison]

These are the free dictionary differences of cut back vs. cut down.

cut back

1. To shorten by cutting; prune.
2. To reduce or decrease: cut back production.

cut down

1. To kill or strike down.
2. To alter by removing extra or additional fittings: cut down a car for racing.
3. To reduce the amount taken or used: cutting down on one’s intake of rich foods.

Here is the link: Cut back - definition of cut back by The Free Dictionary as there are other examples with phrases using the word “cut”.