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:
hush someone up

Meaning / Example:

1. to make someone quiet.
> Please hush the children up. I have a telephone call.

2. Sl. to kill someone.
> The gang was afraid the witness would testify and wanted to hush him up.
> Mr. Big told Sam to hush up Richard.


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A phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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