Phrasal Verbs

Phrases or phrasal verbs, which consist of a verb and one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that create a specific meaning different from the individual words.

Broke apart: To separate into pieces.

• The old building broke apart during the storm.

Streaked over: To move quickly over an area.

• The meteor streaked over the night sky.

Spread across: To extend or distribute over an area.

• The news spread across the town rapidly.

Lifted off: To rise into the air.

• The rocket lifted off successfully.

Blast off: To launch into space.

• The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off at noon.

Went on: To continue or proceed.

• After a brief pause, she went on with her presentation.

Cheered along: To encourage by cheering.

• The crowd cheered along as the runners approached the finish line.

On board: Being on or in a vehicle or craft.

• All passengers must be on board by 10 a.m.

Carry on: To continue doing something.

• Despite the setbacks, they decided to carry on with their plan.

Look

look after: take care of

look down on: disapprove or regard as inferior

look in (on someone): make a short visit

look into: investigate

look out: be careful

look up: improve

look up to: admire