Phrasal Verb
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)
Phrasal Verb:
drop back
Meaning / Example:
1. to fall back to an original position.
> His arm raised up and then dropped back.
> The lid dropped back to its original position as soon as we let go of it.
2. to go slowly and lose one's position in a march or procession.
> He dropped back a bit and evened up the spacing in the line of marchers.
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.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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