PHRASAL VERBSYEINIS MORALES SIERRA

DEFINITION

A phrasal verb consists of a verb together with a preposition or adverb that modifies the sense of the same one. This preposition or adverb can also be called complement. The same phrasal verb can have several meanings and very different.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Blow up (Explodes)

The airplane blew up after it crashed into the ground.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Break in (Force entry to a building)

Somebody broke in last night in the house and stole our TV.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Bring someone up (Raise a child)

My brothers brought me up after my parents died.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Calm down (Relax after being angry)

You are still mad. You need to calm down before you talk to her again.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Cheer up (Become happier)

She cheered up when she heard the good news.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Fall apart (Break into pieces)

My new crockery fell apart in the washing machine.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Find out (Discover)

We don't know where he lives. How can we find out?

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Get around (Have mobility)

My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Give up (Stop trying)

My French homework was too difficult so I gave up.

PHRASAL VERBS LIST AND EXAMPLES

Hold on (Wait a short time)

Please hold on while I transfer you to the Manager Office.

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