Phrasal Verb


A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.


Phrasal Verb:
heat up

Meaning / Example:

1. to get warmer or hot.
> It really heats up in the afternoon around here.
> How soon will dinner be heated up?

2. to grow more animated or combative.
> The debate began to heat up near the end.


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A verb combined with an adverb or a preposition, or sometimes both, to give a new meaning.

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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