Phrasal Verbs (2)
What are Phrasal Verbs?
Phrasal verbs are combinations of words that function as a single verb.
Learning phrasal verbs is essential for English learners because these common expressions make your English sound more natural and help you understand native speakers better in everyday conversations.
Phrasal verbs often have meanings that are different from the individual words that make them up ('give up' = stop trying), which can make them challenging but interesting to learn.
Some other useful Intermediate-Level Phrasal Verbs for you to learn:
Brush up on
Meaning: To review or practice something you've learned before
Example: I need to brush up on my Spanish before my trip to Mexico.
Get around to
Meaning: To finally do something you've been intending to do
Example: I really want to call my grandmother; I'll get around to it this weekend.
Look into
Meaning: To investigate or research something
Example: We should look into different hotels before booking our vacation.
Stand out
Meaning: To be noticeably better or different from others
Example: Her bright red hair made her stand out in the crowd.
Take after
Meaning: To resemble a family member in appearance or behavior
Example: Sarah takes after her mother in both looks and personality.
Fall through
Meaning: To fail to happen
Example: Our plans to go camping fell through due to bad weather.
Phase out
Meaning: To gradually stop using or providing something
Example: The company plans to phase out single-use plastics in its packaging over the next two years.
Stick to
Meaning: To adhere to or follow closely (a plan, promise, or decision)
Example: If you stick to your diet and exercise routine, you'll see results soon.
Wind down
Meaning: To gradually relax or slow down; to come to an end
Example: After a busy day, I like to wind down with a good book and a cup of tea.
Phrasal verbs are very common in everyday English. Native speakers use them all the time in both speaking and writing.
Remember, context is key to understanding and using these phrasal verbs correctly.
You can check out some easier phrasal verbs in the Beginners section or some harder ones in the Advanced section.
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