Phrasal Verb


A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.


Phrasal Verb:
bind someone or something up (in something) and bind someone or something up (with something)

Meaning:
to tie someone or something up in something.

Example:
They bound the books up in leather straps.


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Phrasal verbs are multi-word verbs that, like single-word verbs, convey action of the body or mind or occurrences. Phrasal verbs consist of a basic verb + another word or words, usually a preposition or adverb. Example: speak (basic verb) + up (preposition)

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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