The most common types of these expressions are idioms and phrasal verbs, and they can be difficult for students to master. Because phrasal.
Alphabetical lists of English phrasal verbs with meaning and examples.
What is a phrasal verb?
A phrasal verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb; the combination creates a meaning different from the original verb alone.![Esl Esl](/uploads/1/2/5/7/125735747/414051486.jpg)
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To get = to obtain | I need to get a new battery for my camera. |
To get together = to meet | Why don’t we all get together for lunch one day? |
Phrasal verbs are part of a large group of verbs called “multi-part” or 'multi-word” verbs.
The preposition or adverb that follows the verb is sometimes called a particle.
Phrasal verbs and other multi-word verbs are an important part of the English language.
They are mainly used in spoken English and informal texts.
In academic writing it is preferable to use a formal verb such as, for example, “to postpone” rather than “to put off”.
However, the use of phrasal verbs in formal writing cannot be ruled out, as some of them would be difficult to avoid.
Here are some examples:
account for, bring about, carry out, consist of, dispense with, follow up, phase in, put forward...
They are mainly used in spoken English and informal texts.
In academic writing it is preferable to use a formal verb such as, for example, “to postpone” rather than “to put off”.
However, the use of phrasal verbs in formal writing cannot be ruled out, as some of them would be difficult to avoid.
Here are some examples:
account for, bring about, carry out, consist of, dispense with, follow up, phase in, put forward...
Transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs:
Some phrasal verbs are transitive. (A transitive verb always has an object.)
Example : I made up an excuse. ('Excuse' is the object of the verb.)
Example : I made up an excuse. ('Excuse' is the object of the verb.)
Some phrasal verbs are intransitive . (An intransitive verb does not have an object.)
Example : My car broke down.
Example : My car broke down.
Separable or inseparable phrasal verbs:
Some transitive phrasal verbs are separable. (Object between the verb and the preposition.)
Example : I looked the word up in the dictionary.
Example : I looked the word up in the dictionary.
Some transitive phrasal verbs are inseparable. (Object after the preposition.)
Example : I will look into the matter as soon as possible.
Example : I will look into the matter as soon as possible.
Some transitive phrasal verbscan take an object in both places.
Example : I picked up the book. / I picked the book up.
Example : I picked up the book. / I picked the book up.
However, if the object is a pronoun, it must be placed between the verb and the preposition.
Example : I pickedit up.
Example : I pickedit up.
Below you will find lists of the most commonly-used phrasal verbs in English.
The table below shows the first and last verb in each list.
The table below shows the first and last verb in each list.
Alphabetical lists of Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs A | abide by → average out at |
Phrasal verbs B | back away → butt in (on) |
Phrasal verbs C | call after → cut out |
Phrasal verbs D | deal with → drown out |
Phrasal verbs E-F | ease off → fuss over |
Phrasal verbs G | get about/around → grow up |
Phrasal verbs H | hand back → hurry up |
Phrasal verbs I-J-K | idle away → know of |
Phrasal verbs L | laugh off → lose out to |
Phrasal verbs M-N | make for → note down |
Phrasal verbs O-P-Q | opt out (of) → point out |
Phrasal verbs R-S | reel off → stick with |
Phrasal verbs T | take after → turn up |
Phrasal verbs U-Z | use up → write down |
See below:Commonly-used phrasal verbs | Phrasal verbs by theme | Phrasal verb exercises
Lists of commonly-used phrasal verbs:
- Phrasal verbs with BACK
- Phrasal verbs with BE
- Phrasal verbs with BREAK
- Phrasal verbs with CALL
- Phrasal verbs with COME
- Phrasal verbs with FALL
- Phrasal verbs with GET
- Phrasal verbs with GO
- Phrasal verbs with LOOK
- Phrasal verbs with MAKE
- Phrasal Verbs with PUT
- Phrasal verbs with RUN
- Phrasal verbs with TAKE
Phrasal Verbs by Theme:
Exercises on Phrasal Verbs:
Phrasal verbs - BE (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - BREAK (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - CALL (online ecercise) Phrasal verbs - COME (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - FALL (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - GET (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - GO (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - LOOK (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - MAKE (online exercise) Phrasal verb - PUT (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - RUN (online exercise) Phrasal verbs - TAKE (online exercise) Phrasal verb quiz 1 - mixed (online exercise) Phrasal verb quiz-1 - mixed (printable exercise) Phrasal verb quiz 2 - mixed (online exercise) Phrasal verb quiz-2 - mixed (printable) Phrasal verb quiz 3 - mixed (online exercise) Phrasal verb quiz-3 - mixed (printable) Phrasal verb quiz 4 - mixed (online exercise) Phrasal verb quiz-4 - mixed (printable exercise) Phrasal verb crosswords (online exercise) |
Please note that British English spelling is used on this website.
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Phrasal verbs can be a very confusing part of learning English.
We have a comprehensive Phrasal Verb Guide on the site, with definitions of 700 phrasal verbs and over 1000 examples.
In this part of the site, you will be able to put into practice what you have learned.
Phrasal Verb Generators
In these exercises, you have to complete the gaps in the sentences choosing from a list of main verbs and prepositions.
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 1. Exercise Number: 4PV1
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 2. Exercise Number: 4PV2
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 3. Exercise Number: 4PV3
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 4. Exercise Number: 4PV4
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 5. Exercise Number: 4PV5
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 6. Exercise Number: 4PV6
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 7. Exercise Number: 4PV27
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 8. Exercise Number: 4PV28
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 9. Exercise Number: 4PV29
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 10. Exercise Number: 4PV30
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Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 11. Exercise Number: 4PV31
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 12. Exercise Number: 4PV32
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 13. Exercise Number: 4PV33
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 14. Exercise Number: 4PV34
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 15. Exercise Number: 4PV35
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 16. Exercise Number: 4PV36
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 17. Exercise Number: 4PV37
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 18. Exercise Number: 4PV38
Phrasal Verb Generator Exercise 19. Exercise Number: 4PV39
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Phrasal Verb Exercises: By Verb
Here we concentrate on the main ten or fifteen verbs with which prepositions are put to make phrasal verbs.
Phrasal Verbs with Break Exercise Number: 4PV15
Phrasal Verbs with Bring Exercise Number: 4PV16
Phrasal Verbs with Get Exercise Number: 4PV17
Phrasal Verbs with Give Exercise Number: 4PV18
Phrasal Verbs with Go Exercise Number: 4PV19
Phrasal Verbs with Keep Exercise Number: 4PV20
Phrasal Verbs with Look Exercise Number: 4PV21
Phrasal Verbs with Make Exercise Number: 4PV22
Phrasal Verbs with Put Exercise Number: 4PV23
Phrasal Verbs with Set Exercise Number: 4PV24
Phrasal Verbs with Take Exercise Number: 4PV25
Phrasal Verbs with Turn Exercise Number: 4PV26
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