Phrasal Verb


Phrasal verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short 'phrase' - which is why we call them 'phrasal verbs'.


Phrasal Verb:
slink around

Meaning:
to creep or slither around furtively.

Example:
Don't slink around like that. Someone is likely to take you for a robber.


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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.
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