Phrasal Verb


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


Phrasal Verb:
show someone or something off

Meaning:
to display someone or something so that the best features are apparent.

Example:
Bill drove around all afternoon showing his new car off.


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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.

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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