Phrasal Verb
Phrasal verbs are two or more words that together act as a completely new verb with a meaning separate from those of the original words.
Phrasal Verb:
damp something down
Meaning / Example:
1. to make something damp.
> Damp the clothes down before you iron them.
2. to reduce the intensity of a flame, usually by cutting down on the air supply, as with a damper.
> Please damp the woodstove down.
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.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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