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:
round someone or something up

Meaning:
to locate and gather someone or something.

Example:
The police rounded up the two possible suspects.


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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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