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PHRASAL VERBS

Phrasal verbs are usually two-word


phrases consisting of verb +
adverb or verb + preposition.
Here are 12 common particles –
around out
away over
back through
up on
down off
in into
Up has several different meanings when it is
used as part of a phrasal verb. Many are
figurative.
1) moving 2)Doing something
upwards/ increase completely

3) fastening,
preventing or
restricting

4) Beginning to
happen, exist
5) Moving
or appear closer
1) moving
upwards/ pin up
increase

throw up brighten up

sweep up
Straighten up
2)Doing
something break up
completely

blow up eat up

mess up
wash up
3) fastening,
preventing or button up
restricting

chain up bottle up

jam up
pack up
4) Beginning
to happen, crop up
exist or
appear

set up whip up

draw up
speak up
5) Moving
closer budge up

keep up cuddle up

gang up
face up to

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