English Grammar Practices vs Ultimate Guide to Phrasal Verb Usage & Stats

In addition to literal meaning, all prepositions have metaphorical meanings. For example, when we say the plane has taken off. The preposition "off" is used with the metaphorical meaning of 'departure'. Out in 'drop out of school' has the metaphorical meaning of leaving. There are hundreds of phrasal verbs but each preposition just has a few metaphorical meanings. Therefore, familiar with the metaphorical meanings of prepositions is very important. This will make phrasal verbs logical and much easier to learn and remember. ● Prepositions - English prepositions with metaphorical meanings - Phrasal verbs grouped by metaphorical meanings ● Phrasal verbs - List of over 582 common phrasal verbs with meaning and sample sentences - Each entry has audio ● Study tools - 20 multiple choice quizzes - Learn phrasal verbs with flashcards ● Other features - Search for a phrasal verb - Bookmark a phrasal verb If you want to suggest a new feature or report a bug, please send feedback to us. We love getting feedback from users.