Phrasal Verb
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)
Phrasal Verb:
speak up
Meaning / Example:
1. to speak more loudly.
> They can't hear you in the back of the room. Please speak up.
> What? Speak up, please. I'm hard of hearing.
2. to speak out (on something).
> If you think that this is wrong, you must speak up and say so.
> I'm too shy to speak up.
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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