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:
take something apart
Meaning / Example:
1. to disassemble something.
> Bobby took his bicycle apart.
> You take apart everything that is mechanical.
2. to damage or ruin something.
> The wreck took both cars apart.
> The high wind took apart the roof and the fence.
3. to criticize something severely.
> The critic took the play apart.
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'.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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