Phrasal Verbs in English
What is a phrasal verb?
A phrasal verb is formed with a verb and a preposition. For example: act up, get over, buy into, follow through. Learning about phrasal verbs is essential because they create so many different meanings. In fact, you can make several different phrasal verbs using just one verb and then choosing from many different prepositions. An example is the verb “get.” — get by, get on, get into, get to, get at, get behind, get with, get down.…On this page, you’ll be able to find many popular phrasal verbs.
act up
get up
A good example of a phrasal verb is “get up.” By putting the verb “get” in front of the preposition “up,” you create a very specific meaning. In this case, removing oneself from a place where person sleeps.
- What time do you get up?
- It’s good to get up early in the morning.
- I have to get up tomorrow at 5:30.
For more examples of how this phrasal verb is used, click here: get up
take time
hang out
A phrasal verb is usually composed of a verb and a preposition or a verb and an adverb. Together these combinations create very specific meanings. Many phrasal verbs can have more than one meaning.
- They enjoy hanging out together.
- Do you want to hang out this weekend?
- Millie and Charlene like to hang out at the mall on the weekends.
- Where do you like to hang out?
- Let’s hang out!
hang out
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