Phrasal Verb
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.
Phrasal Verb:
paste something up
Meaning / Example:
1. to repair something with paste.
> See if you can paste this book up so it will hold together.
> Paste up the book and hope it holds together for a while.
2. to assemble a complicated page of material by pasting the parts together.
> There is no way a typesetter can get this page just the way you want it. You'll have to paste it up yourself.
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)
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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