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:
pound something out
Meaning / Example:
1. to flatten something by pounding.
> He pounded the gold leaf out very thin.
> He pounded out the gold leaf.
2. to play something loudly on the piano, perhaps with difficulty or clumsily.
> Here, pound this one out. A little softer, please.
3. to type something on a keyboard.
> I have finished writing it. Can I borrow your laptop so I can pound it out?
Phrasal verbs are compound verbs that result from combining a verb with an adverb or a preposition. The resulting compound verb is idiomatic.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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