Phrasal Verb


A verb combined with an adverb or a preposition, or sometimes both, to give a new meaning.


Phrasal Verb:
leave something aside

Meaning / Example:

1. to leave something in reserve.
> Leave some of the sugar aside for use in the icing.

2. to ignore something, especially a fact.
> Let's leave the question of who will pay for it aside for a while.
> We will leave aside the current situation and talk about the future.


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Phrasal verbs are compound verbs that result from combining a verb with an adverb or a preposition. The resulting compound verb is idiomatic.

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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