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Phrasal Verbs

The document provides definitions and examples of various phrasal verbs, including 'grow apart,' 'hang up,' and 'put out.' Each phrasal verb is explained with its meaning and an illustrative sentence. The list also includes verbs like 'turn up,' 'work out,' and 'run out of,' showcasing their different uses.

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Phrasal Verbs

The document provides definitions and examples of various phrasal verbs, including 'grow apart,' 'hang up,' and 'put out.' Each phrasal verb is explained with its meaning and an illustrative sentence. The list also includes verbs like 'turn up,' 'work out,' and 'run out of,' showcasing their different uses.

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PHRASAL VERBS

1. Grow apart

Meaning: To get distant from someone, like a friend.


Example: “When my friend moved to a different country I
tried to stay close with her, but we slowly grew apart.”

2. Hang up

Meaning: To end a call on the phone, especially if it’s


before the other person is ready.
Example: “I was in the middle of a sentence, and
he hung up on me! How rude.”

3. Put out (1)

Meaning: To extinguish a fire.


Example: “The firefighters managed to put out the fire
before it spread to other houses.”

4. Put out (2)

Meaning: To irritate someone by asking them for a favor


Example: “I’d ask you to make me dinner but I don’t want
to put you out.”

5. Turn up

Meaning: When something that was lost is found


unexpectedly.
Example: “Anything I lose usually turns up under the
couch. It’s my cat’s favorite hiding place.”

6. Work out

Meaning: To exercise.
Example: “I try to work out every morning, by repeatedly
lifting a heavy donut to my mouth.”

7. Put off
Meaning: To delay doing something
Example: I know I should clean my bathroom, but I’ve
been putting it off for weeks.

8. Run out of

Meaning:To have no more of something


Example:Oh, no! Why didn’t you tell me we ran out of
coffee?

9. Turn up
Meaning:To increase the volume, heat, or lights
Example:This is my favourite song! Turn it up!
Meaning:To appear suddenly
Example: Would you believe our cat turned up after being
lost for six months?
10. Wait up
Meaning:To stay awake because you are waiting for
something or someone
Example:I’ll be home late tonight. You don’t have to wait
up for me.

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