Most Common Phrasal Verbs: What are Phrasal Verbs?

What are phrasal verbs? Phrasal verbs are two or more words when put together form a new word. A phrasal verb combines a verb with an adverb or preposition. For example: Stop by means to stop in for a short visit. Bank on means to base your hopes on something. Run out of means to have no more of something. In these examples the phrasal verbs are in bold. Check out our phrasal verbs infographic below.

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Phrasal Verb Sentence Examples

Practice phrasal verbs in sentences. See how phrasal verbs add adverbs and prepositions to a verb to make new word or phrase. Have a go and make your own sentences with the phrasal verbs poster above and sentences below.

  • Phrasal verbs: verb + adverb
  • Put off - delay
  • Turn down - refuse
  • Get up - rise from bed
  • Break down - not working
  • Leave out - omit


  • Phrasal verbs: verb + preposition
  • Believe in - have faith
  • Look after - take care of
  • Talk about - discuss
  • Wait for - await
  • Join in - to partcipate


  • Phrasal verbs: verb + adverb + preposition
  • Get on with - have a friendly relationship
  • Put up with - tolerate
  • Look forward to - to anticipate something excitedly
  • Run out of - have no more of something
  • Look down on - regard with contempt

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