Phrasal Verb


Phrasal verbs, also called two-word verbs, are idiomatic expressions wherein the second element of the verb (the adverb or particle) is not necessarily predictable.


Phrasal Verb:
fire something up

Meaning / Example:

1. to light something, such as a pipe, cigarette, etc.
> If you fire that pipe up, I will leave the room.

2. to start something such as an engine.
> Fire this thing up, and let's get going.


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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.

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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