English Phrasal Verbs: The Ultimate Guide
Master the 50 most common phrasal verbs with examples and practice.
What are Phrasal Verbs?
A phrasal verb is a verb combined with a preposition or adverb that creates a completely new meaning. For example, "give up" doesn't mean "give + up" — it means "stop trying".
Top 20 Phrasal Verbs
- Look forward to — anticipate with pleasure. "I look forward to meeting you."
- Come up with — think of (an idea). "She came up with a great solution."
- Get along with — have a good relationship. "I get along with my colleagues."
- Put off — postpone. "Don't put off your homework."
- Bring up — mention/raise (a topic). "He brought up an interesting point."
- Figure out — understand/solve. "I can't figure out this problem."
- Set up — establish/arrange. "She set up a new company."
- Carry on — continue. "Carry on with your work."
- Turn down — reject/reduce volume. "She turned down the offer."
- Work out — exercise / find a solution. "I work out every morning."
How to Learn Phrasal Verbs
Don't memorize lists! Learn them in context through reading, listening, and conversation.
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