Verb + particle combinations like give up, look after and run out of. · about 13 minutes
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What is it? A phrasal verb is a verb plus a small word called a particle (up, off, out, in, on, after, away). Together they have a new meaning: give up means *stop trying*, call off means *cancel*, look after means *take care of*.
Why does it matter? English speakers use phrasal verbs constantly. Knowing them helps you understand conversation and stories, and use the right word for the right occasion.
Where do we use it? "We had to call off the match." "Please turn off the fan." "I'll look after your dog." "We've run out of milk."
In this lesson you will:
