Phrasal Verb
Phrasal verbs are two or more words that come together to give us a new verb with a different meaning from the original words.
Phrasal Verb:
tie someone or something up
Meaning / Example:
1. to bind someone or something securely.
> The sheriff tied the crooks up and took them to a cell.
> I tied the package up and put a label on it.
2. to keep someone or something busy or occupied.
> Sally tied up the photocopy machine all afternoon.
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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