Phrasal Verbs

A phrasal verb is a simple verb combined with an adverb or a preposition or sometimes both to make a new verb with a meaning that is different from that of the simple verb.

Go

go through: undergo a difficult period or experience; search through or examine methodically
go about: begin or carry on with an activity
go off: explode or fire; begin to decompose and become inedible
go against: oppose or resist
go by: passing of time; pay a short visit

Run

run out: used up
run down: reduce in size, numbers, or resources
run into: collide with; reach a level or amount
run over: overflow; exceed
run through: be present in every part of; use or spend recklessly or rapidly

Fall

fall out: become detached and drop out; have an argument
fall through: come to nothing; fail
fall back: move or turn back; retreat
fall in: take one's place in a military formation
fall off: becomes smaller or lower

Put

put back: to delay
put on: start wearing
put up: show skill or determination in a contest
put out: disturb or trouble someone
put off: postpone
put by: save for the future