Phrasal Verbs

What is phrasal verbs?

👉In English grammar, a phrasal verb is the combination of two or three words from different grammatical categories – a verb and a particle, such as an adverb or a preposition.

          OR

The combination of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb and meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words.

Examples: 

turn down, run into, carry out, look after, take off etc.

Common Phrasal Verbs:

1 To call around

To contact multiple people.

Example: Roy called around to find a nearby mechanic.

2 To call off

To cancel.

Example: We called the party off. or We called off the party.

3 To check out

To verify a person or thing. When regarding a person, this phrase can also be flirtatious. 

Example: I’ll check the contract out. or I’ll check out the contract. 

4 To clean up

To clean a general area.

Example: John cleaned the living room up. or John cleaned up the living room. 

5 To dive into

To occupy oneself with something.

Example: I’ll dive into that new TV show later tonight.

6 To dress up

To wear nice clothes.

Example: Abed dressed up for the presentation.

7 To end up

To eventually become a certain way, or find oneself in a situation.

Example: He ended up taking the job.

8 To fill up

To fill something completely.

Example: Bruce filled his wine glass up. or Bruce filled up his wine glass.

9 To find out

To discover.

Example: Let me know when you find out the answer.

10 To get back

To have something returned.

Example: Rodger got his pencil back from Lenny.