📌 PART 1 — PHRASAL VERBS (1–50)

A phrasal verb is a main verb + a preposition or adverb (or both) that changes the meaning of the original verb.

The annoying part?

The meaning usually has nothing to do with the actual words.

Example: “give up” has zero connection to literally giving anything.

Structure

• Verb + Preposition (look after, look for)
• Verb + Adverb (wake up, sit down)
• Verb + Adverb + Preposition (put up with)

Why they matter

Because native speakers use them all the time, and if you don’t understand them, English starts feeling like a puzzle with missing pieces.

Examples

• Turn on = switch on
• Break down = stop working
• Call off = cancel
• Look after = take care of

(Meaning + Easy Example)

1. Break down – stop working

My car broke down yesterday.

2. Break out – start suddenly