Phrasal Verbs
What are phrasal verbs? |
A phrasal verb is a verb + a preposition or adverb resulting in a new verb with a different meaning.
Away Back Down In Off On Out Over Up |
Away
go away- go to another place
You are bothering me, go away!
Anna has gone away on vacation, she will return Friday.
put away- It put something in the place it belongs (where it is usually kept)
It is time for dinner; please put away your toys.
throw away- put something in the trash or the garbage
the milk is old and sour, it's time to throw it away.
run away- to leave, to go in a hurry
The thief ran away.
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Back
be back - return
My mom is not home, but she will be back in ten minutes.
bring back - return something
Can you bring back my book after you are finished reading it.
come back- return
Go away and never come back!
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Down
break down - stop working
My car broke down, so now I have to take the bus.
slow down - go more slowly, not so fast
Slow down, you are driving too fast!
turn down - make more quite (T.V., radio, music, etc.)
I have a headache, please turn down the T.V.
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In
come in- enter (command)
Welcome to my house, please come in.
go in- enter
I'm getting cold, I think I will go in now. (go inside)
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Off
take off- when a airplane leaves the ground
The plane will take off at 3:00, but it would land until the next morning!
take off - remove (articles of clothing)
Your shoes are dirty, take them off. (take off your shoes)
turn off - so that it is no longer on (lights, machines, car, etc.)
It is time for bed, turn off the T.V. and turn off the light.
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On
carry on- continue
Carry on, your story is very interesting.
Make a left and carry on down the street. (also go on, drive on, walk on)
come on- hurry, come with me
We are going to be late, come on!
hold on - wait
Hold on a minute, I'll be back.
put on- opposite of take off (articles of clothing)
It is cold outside, you should put on your jacket.
turn on - opposite of turn off (lights, machines, car, etc.)
Turn on the television, it is time for my favorite show.
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Out
get out- exit
The woman got out of the car and stepped into a puddle.
look out - be careful
Look out, a car is coming!
watch out - be careful
Watch out, a car is coming!
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Over
fall over- fall, lose your balance
I tripped on the cat and fell over.
knock over - make something (or someone) fall
I knocked the glass over and spilt my milk.
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Up
give up - stop trying
Leaning English is difficult, but I will never give up
get up - get out of bed
I always get up very early.
grow up - become an adult
When I grow up I want to be an English teacher.
hurry up - do something more quickly, not so slow
We are going to be late, hurry up!
speak up - speak more loudly
Speak up, I can't hear you.
turn up - make louder (T.V., radio, music, etc)
I love this song, turn it up!
wake up - stop sleeping
My dog woke me up by licking my face.
wash up - clean
Let me wash up before dinner starts.
After dinner I always help me mom wash up (clean the dishes).
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