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:
keep someone on Fig.

Meaning:
to retain someone in employment longer than is required or was planned.

Example:
She worked out so well that we decided to keep her on.


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A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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