


Phrasal verbs are differentiated from other classifications of multi-word verbs and free combinations by criteria based on idiomaticity, replacement by a single-word verb, wh-question formation and particle movement. Additional alternative terms for phrasal verb are compound verb, verb-adverb combination, verb-particle construction, two-part word/verb or three-part word/verb (depending on the number of particles) and multi-word verb.

Phrasal verbs that include a preposition are known as prepositional verbs and phrasal verbs that include a particle are also known as particle verbs. In other words, the meaning is non-compositional and thus unpredictable. These semantic units cannot be understood based upon the meanings of the individual parts alone, but must be taken as a whole. It is important to un- derstand them because they are used so. back up be carried away be taken in blow up break down break in break off break out break through break up bring out bring up build up burst in burst out call in. Check them at to learn what they mean and how to use them. Many phrasal verbs have more than one meaning. There are tens of thousands of them, and they are in everyday, constant use. Many two-word phrasal verbs can be used alone as complete sentences or commands in English. These are some of the most common phrasal verbs. In English traditional grammar, a phrasal verb is the combination of two or three words from different grammatical categories – a verb and a particle, such as an adverb or a preposition – to form a single semantic unit on a lexical or syntactic level. You can download the Phrasal Verbs List in PDF Format for free by clicking the direct drive link below this page.
