Phrasal verbs are a common feature of the English language and can be challenging to learn. They are combinations of a verb with a preposition or an adverb that change the meaning of the verb. Below is a list of some common phrasal verbs and their meanings.

Common Phrasal Verbs

  • Break down - To fail or stop working.
    • Example: The car broke down on the way to the office.
  • Look after - To take care of someone or something.
    • Example: She looks after her elderly mother.
  • Get on with - To continue doing something.
    • Example: I hope you can get on with your work after the holiday.
  • Put off - To delay something.
    • Example: I was going to visit my friend, but I put it off because of the bad weather.
  • Run out of - To use up all of something.
    • Example: We ran out of milk this morning.

Resources

For more information on phrasal verbs, you can visit our Phrasal Verbs Guide.

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