Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings
Introduction
Phrasal verbs are combinations of a verb + preposition/adverb that create a new meaning. They are very common in English, especially in informal communication. Understanding phrasal verbs is essential for fluency in English.
Common Phrasal Verbs by Category
Daily Life
- get up: to rise from bed – “I get up at 6 AM.”
- wake up: to stop sleeping – “I woke up late.”
- turn on/off: to start/stop a device – “Turn on the light.”
- put on: to wear – “Put on your coat.”
- take off: to remove – “Take off your shoes.”
Travel and Movement
- set off: to start a journey – “We set off at dawn.”
- get on/off: to enter/leave a vehicle – “Get on the bus.”
- check in/out: at hotel or airport – “Check in online.”
Communication
- call back: to return a call – “I'll call you back.”
- speak up: to speak louder – “Please speak up.”
- look up: to search for information – “Look up the word in a dictionary.”
Relationships
- get along with: to have a good relationship – “I get along with my classmates.”
- fall out with: to quarrel – “They fell out over money.”
Exercises
Complete with the correct phrasal verb: “Please _____ (turn on/off) the TV, it's too loud.” “I need to _____ (look up/set off) this word.”
Summary
Phrasal verbs are essential for natural English. For more vocabulary: Vocabulary: Science and Technology – 3rd Year – Comparative and Superlative – 2nd Year
مدونة التربية و التعليم في الجزائر – دروس، فروض، نتائج امتحانات مدونة التربية والتعليم في الجزائر | تحضير الدروس، فروض واختبارات، نتائج البكالوريا وBEM، مسابقات التوظيف، والتوجيه المدرسي للطلاب وأولياء الأمور.