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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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