Phrasal Verb
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
Phrasal Verb:
shake something out
Meaning / Example:
1. to clean something of dirt or crumbs by shaking.
> Can you shake out your coat? It's really dusty.
2. and shake something down to test something to find out how it works or what the problems are.
> I need to spend some time driving my new car to shake it out.
> We need to shake down this car before I buy it.
Phrasal verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short 'phrase' - which is why we call them 'phrasal verbs'.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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