Phrasal Verbs (2)
Phrasal verbs combine a verb with one or two small words (usually prepositions or adverbs). These small words are called particles.
Together, the verb and particle create a new meaning that is often different from the original verb.
For example:
"look" means to use your eyes
But "look after" means to take care of someone or something
Phrasal verbs are very common in everyday English. Native speakers use them all the time in both speaking and writing.
They can be tricky for learners because:
- Their meaning is not always clear from the individual words
- Many phrasal verbs have multiple meanings
- The particle can sometimes be separated from the verb (Please turn the light off. vs Turn off the light.)
Learning phrasal verbs is important because:
- They make your English sound more natural
- They help you understand native speakers better
- They are used in many idioms and expressions. (You will learn them later as you progress with your English studies.)
Here are 10 more simple everyday phrasal verbs with explanations and examples:
Clean up
Meaning: To tidy or make a place neat
Example: I need to clean up my room before my friends come over.
Turn on
Meaning: To start a machine or device
Example: Can you turn on the TV? I want to watch the news.
Sit down
Meaning: To move from a standing position to a seated position
Example: Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Write down
Meaning: To record information on paper
Example: Write down my phone number so you don't forget it.
Run into
Meaning: To meet someone by chance
Example: I ran into my old teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
Get along (with)
Meaning: To have a good relationship with someone
Example: I get along well with my new coworkers.
Grow up
Meaning: To become an adult
Example: Where did you grow up? I grew up in a small town.
Try on
Meaning: To put on clothing to see if it fits or looks good
Example: You should try on these shoes to see if they fit.
Fall asleep
Meaning: To start sleeping
Example: I usually fall asleep quickly after reading a book.
Speak up
Meaning: To talk more loudly
Example: Can you speak up, please? I can't hear you very well.
Remember, context is key to understanding and using these phrasal verbs correctly.
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