Intro
First, let’s see what the term “phrasal verb” means.
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Phrasal = connected with a phrase
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Phrase = a group of words
A phrasal verb is a verb that is combined with a preposition. The combination creates a new meaning.
For example:
Run down = to move very quickly with your legs on a straight path.
Example: She runs down to the park every morning.
look into = to look deep into something.
Example: He looked into my eyes.
Run into = to meet someone or something by chance.
Example: I ran into John yesterday.
Phrasal verbs are very common in the English language. If you know them well, it will help you understand other people and express yourself clearly.
In this lesson, we will learn and practice four common phrasal verbs with “look”.
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