Phrasal Verb
Phrasal verbs are two or more words that come together to give us a new verb with a different meaning from the original words.
Phrasal Verb:
take someone out
Meaning / Example:
1. to date someone.
> I hope he'll take me out soon.
> She wanted to take out her guest for the evening.
2. to block out a player in football.
> You take Joe out and I'll carry the ball.
> Who was supposed to take out that huge guy?
3. Sl. to kill someone. (Underworld.)
> Mr. Gutman told Lefty to take Max out.
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)
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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