LESSON 29, Phrasal Verbs 11

Phrasal Verb :-

A Phrasal Verb consists of a verb and a preposition or adverb that modifies or changes the meaning. ‘Give up’ is such a verb that means stop doing something, which is very different from give. The word or words that modify a verb in this manner can also go under the name particle.
Phrasal verbs can be divided into groups:

Intransitive verbs:
These don't take an object.
• They had an argument, but they've made up now.

Inseparable verbs:
The object must come after the particle.
• They are looking after their grandchildren.

Please refer the list below of commonly used phrasal verbs with their meanings. Also please visit the video tutorial which explains the usage of phrasal verbs in sentences and explains their usage in sentences.

put something down

put what you are holding on a surface or floor

You can put the groceriesdown on the kitchen counter.

put someone down

insult, make someone feel stupid

The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants were too short.

put something off

postpone

We are putting off our trip until January because of the hurricane.

put something out

extinguish

The neighbours put the fire out before the firemen arrived.

put something together

assemble

I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives.

put up with someone/something

tolerate

I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car.