Dictionary of English Phrasal Verbs
Browse our dictionary of 3,591 current English Phrasal Verbs with definitions and example sentences.
Click on the A-Z menu above to browse phrasal verbs alphabetically. You will get a list of phrasal verbs and their definitions. Click on an individual verb to get more information on it, including example sentences, whether it is British or American English, and whether it is separable or not.
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