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English Phrasal Verbs — 4 Phrasal Verbs with Meanings & Examples

Master English phrasal verbs — combinations of a verb and a particle (up, down, out, off…) that often have meanings unrelated to the original verb. Each entry includes pattern, separability, and example sentences.

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What Are Phrasal Verbs?

A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that together create a meaning different from the original verb. For example, “give up” means “to stop trying” — not literally “to give something upward”.

Phrasal verbs are essential for fluent, natural-sounding English. Native speakers use them constantly in everyday conversation.