Phrasal Verbs Essentials

What are Phrasal Verbs?

A verb + particle (preposition/adverb) that creates a new meaning.

Most Common Phrasal Verbs

• give up = stop trying → "Don't give up!"
• look for = search → "I'm looking for my keys."
• turn on/off = activate/deactivate → "Turn off the lights."
• pick up = collect → "I'll pick you up at 7."
• find out = discover → "I found out the truth."
• come back = return → "When will you come back?"
• get up = rise from bed → "I get up at 7am."
• put on = wear → "Put on your coat."
• take off = remove → "Take off your shoes."
• run out of = have no more → "We ran out of milk."

Tips

Phrasal verbs are very common in spoken English. Learn them in context, not from lists!

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