Phrasal Verbs | EWA Dictionary
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phrasal verbs

Make your English flow with phrasal verbs

Master the verbs that bring rhythm, fluency, and nuance to your English.

Small Words, Big Meaning

Phrasal verbs may look simple — but they can change the meaning of a sentence entirely. Mastering them helps you speak naturally, clearly, and with real fluency.

How phrasal verbs can transform your communication:

Multiple meanings

Multiple meanings

Many phrasal verbs change meaning depending on the context. The same verb + particle can mean something entirely different in another situation.

Non-literal translations

Non-literal translations

You can’t always understand a phrasal verb by translating its parts word-for-word — their meaning is often idiomatic.

Natural-sounding speech

Natural-sounding speech

Native speakers use phrasal verbs constantly. Without them, your speech can sound too formal or unnatural.

Wide variety

Wide variety

One verb can form dozens of phrasal verbs (get up, get along, get over, get away), each with its own nuance — making them tricky to master.

How to master phrasal verbs with ease?

Practice in context

Learn phrasal verbs by seeing them in real sentences, conversations, and stories. Context helps you remember both their meaning and usage.

Group by verb or theme

Organize phrasal verbs by their main verb (get, take, go) or topic (travel, work, emotions) to make learning more structured.

Use them in speech and writing

Actively include new phrasal verbs in your daily conversations, messages, and writing exercises to make them part of your active vocabulary.

Learn with native content

Watch movies, listen to podcasts, and read articles where phrasal verbs appear naturally — this will help you sound more fluent and natural.

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