Phrasal Verb


Phrasal verbs are compound verbs that result from combining a verb with an adverb or a preposition. The resulting compound verb is idiomatic.


Phrasal Verb:
firm up

Meaning / Example:

1. to develop better muscle tone; to become less flabby.
> I need to do some exercises so I can firm up.

2. to become more stable or viable; to recover from or stop a decline.
> The economy will probably firm up soon.


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Phrasal verbs are two or more words that together act as a completely new verb with a meaning separate from those of the original words.

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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