Phrasal Verb
Phrasal verbs are multi-word verbs that, like single-word verbs, convey action of the body or mind or occurrences. Phrasal verbs consist of a basic verb + another word or words, usually a preposition or adverb. Example: speak (basic verb) + up (preposition)
Phrasal Verb:
pile something up
Meaning / Example:
1. to crash or wreck something.
> Drive carefully if you don't want to pile the car up.
> The driver piled up the car against a tree.
2. to make something into a heap.
> Carl piled all the leaves up and set them afire.
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.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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