Master the 250 most common phrasal verbs to boost your fluency in English.
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Top 1 - 25 Phrasal Verbs25 words
come fromverbto have been born in a specific place
deal withverbto take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific
come onsentenceused for encouraging someone to hurry
grow upverbto change from being a child into an adult little by little
end upverbto eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances
go onverbto continue without stopping
look forverbto expect or hope for something
figure outverbto find the answer to a question or problem
find outverbto get information about something after actively trying to do so
check outverbto leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill
get intoverbto begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic
go aheadverbto initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition
turn outverbto emerge as a particular outcome
get inverbto arrive at home or at the place where one works
come upverbto move toward someone, usually in order to talk to them
pick upverbto take and lift something or someone up
set upverbto establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization
show upverbto arrive at an event or appointment where one is expected
back offverbto move away from a person, thing, or situation
depend onverbto be determined or affected by something else
relate toverbto be connected to or about a particular subject
refer toverbto have a connection with a particular person or thing
work outverbto exercise in order to get healthier or stronger
hold onverbto tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily
make upverbto create a false or fictional story or information
Top 26 - 50 Phrasal Verbs25 words
hear fromverbto be contacted by a person or an entity, usually by letter, email, or phone call
hang outverbto spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular
go awayverbto move from a person or place
talk downverbto speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker
agree withverbto believe that something is morally right or acceptable
hear ofverbto know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them
put onverbto place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.
ask forverbto state that one wants to see or speak to someone specific
open upverbto unlock or unfold something that was previously closed or shut
get upverbto wake up and get out of bed
put inverbto place an object into another object
wake upverbto no longer be asleep
move onverbto accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup
turn onverbto cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch
point outverbto show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it
get outverbto leave somewhere such as a room, building, etc.
give upverbto stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties
go oververbto thoroughly review, examine, or check something
get onverbto enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.
turn intoverbto change and become something else
bring inverbto move someone or something indoors
take offverbto remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body
turn toverbto seek guidance, help, or advice from someone
break downverb(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
keep inverbto not let someone leave a particular place
Top 51 - 75 Phrasal Verbs25 words
come togetherverb(of people) to form a united group
result inverbto cause something to occur
get backverbto return to a place, state, or condition
engage inverbto participate in or become involved in a particular activity, conversation, etc.
start outverbto begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal
come backverbto return to a previous state or condition, often after a period of decline or loss
take onverbto play against someone in a game or contest
take oververbto begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else
rely onverbto have faith in someone or something
bring upverbto look after a child until they reach maturity
reach outverbto contact someone to get assistance or help
sign upverbto sign a contract agreeing to do a job
stand upverbto rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position
look backverbto turn one's head to see what is behind or happening behind
get throughverbto succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period
look upverbto raise one's eyes from something one is looking at downwards
take outverbto remove a thing from somewhere or something
put outverbto make something stop burning or shining
go aroundverbto rotate or spin around an axis or center point
get back toverbto contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter
live onverbto remain alive
come throughverbto stay alive or recover after an unpleasant event such as a serious illness
slow downverbto move with a lower speed or rate of movement
build upverbto become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity
start offverbto begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner
Top 76 - 100 Phrasal Verbs25 words
bring toverbto help someone come back to consciousness
come acrossverbto discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident
stick toverbto continue doing something even though there are some hardships
write downverbto record something on a piece of paper by writing
stick withverbto persist in doing a plan, idea, or course of action over time
take upverbto occupy a particular amount of space or time
go offverb(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode
fall inverbto collapse under pressure, often due to structural weakness
pull outverbto take and bring something out of a particular place or position
come oververbto come to someone's house in order to visit them for a short time
hold upverbto delay the progress of something
turn aroundverbto change your position so as to face another direction
move inverbto begin to live in a new house or work in a new office
look intoverbto investigate or explore something in order to gather information or understand it better
look aroundverbto turn your head to see the surroundings
call forverbto make something required, necessary, or appropriate
run intoverbto meet someone by chance and unexpectedly
fall intoverbto accidentally enter something
walk intoverbto become involved in something unpleasant because of carelessness or ignorance
shut downverbto make something stop working
take inverbto provide a place for someone to stay temporarily
turn offverbto cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch
go byverbto pass a certain point in time
go forwardverbto continue moving ahead physically
stand forverbto represent something in the form of an abbreviation or symbol
Top 101 - 125 Phrasal Verbs25 words
go afterverbto pursue or try to catch someone or something
care forverbto provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured
walk awayverbto leave a situation, place, or person
pop upverbto appear or happen unexpectedly
get offverbto leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.
run awayverbto escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner
work aroundverbto find a solution to overcome a problem or obstacle
bring backverbto make something or someone return or be returned to a particular place or condition
come atverbto suddenly move toward someone to threaten them or physically attack them
go on withverbto continue an activity
pass awayverbto no longer be alive
keep upverbto preserve something at a consistently high standard, price, or level
come offverb(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole
take awayverbto take something from someone so that they no longer have it
cut offverbto use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends
break upverbto end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one
get oververbto recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness
stand outverbto be prominent and easily noticeable
line upverbto stand in a line or row extending in a single direction
put upverbto place something somewhere noticeable
come alongverbto go someplace with another person
give awayverbto give something as a gift or donation to someone
come downverbto have a decrease in price, temperature, etc.
pay offverb(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results
blow upverbto cause something to explode
Top 126 - 150 Phrasal Verbs25 words
consist ofverbto be formed from particular parts or things
look oververbto examine or inspect something quickly
mess upverbto make a mistake or error, causing a situation or task to become disorganized, confused, or unsuccessful
miss outverbto lose the opportunity to do or participate in something useful or fun
cut outverbto use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a section from it
plug inverbto connect something to an electrical port
have oververbto receive someone as a guest at one's home
fit inverbto be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment
shut upverbto stop talking and be quiet
look out forverbto take care and be watchful of someone or something and make sure no harm comes to them
back upverbto support someone or something
lay outverbto design and arrange something according to a specific plan
hang onverbto ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment
account forverbto provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances
carry outverbto complete or conduct a task, job, etc.
go alongverbto express agreement or to show cooperation
set outverbto start a journey
fill inverbto inform someone with facts or news
leave behindverbto leave without taking someone or something with one
fall apartverbto fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition
fall offverbto fall from a particular position to the ground
pull upverbto lift or position something or someone upward
send outverbto send something to a number of people or places
get aroundverbto persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like
run outverb(of a supply) to be completely used up
Top 151 - 175 Phrasal Verbs25 words
stick aroundverbto remain in a place longer than originally intended, often with the expectation of waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive
hold inverbto suppress the expression of one's feelings
roll outverbto officially introduce or launch a new product, service, or system
check inverbto confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving
go aboutverbto continue or start an activity
look throughverbto quickly read or examine something
set inverbto occur, often referring to something unwelcome
help outverbto help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something
come out inverb(of a person's skin) to become covered in spots or a similar condition because of a sickness or allergy
fall downverbto fall to the ground
come forverbto seek something, such as an opportunity or benefit
heat upverbto make something warm or hot
show offverbto act in a way that is intended to impress others
run throughverbto go over, read, or explain something quickly
get togetherverbto meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize
fill upverbto make something become full
follow upverbto continue or add to something one has already done by taking additional actions
bring outverbto take something out of an enclosed space
call outverbto formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task
take downverbto bring something to a lower position
wrap upverbto cover something by putting paper or a similar material around it
fall onverbto be assigned to a new responsibility
try outverbto test something new or different to see how good or effective it is
come aroundverbto completely change one's decision or opinion
get atverbto be able to have access to or reach something
Top 176 - 200 Phrasal Verbs25 words
go out toverbto have sympathy for someone and hope that they will get through the difficult situation they are in
walk outverbto leave suddenly, especially to show discontent
come afterverbto follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them
get away withverbto escape punishment for one's wrong actions
move awayverbto go to live in another area
light upverbto make something bright by means of color or light
come out withverbto suddenly say something, especially in a rude or surprising way
play onverbto take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses
work throughverbto carefully examine a problem or situation in order to reach a solution
go over toverbto change one's allegiance or beliefs and switch to a different side, opinion, habit, or position
knock backverbto drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner
call inverbto request someone's services or assistance
zoom inverbto adjust the lens of a camera in a way that makes the person or thing being filmed or photographed appear closer or larger
stand byverbto refrain from taking action when it is necessary
move upverbto move to a higher place
add upverbto be logically consistent
cave inverbto collapse toward the center
weigh inverbto find one's weight, especially in an official measurement before or after a contest
break intoverbto use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft
cut downverbto cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
pull offverbto successfully achieve or accomplish something
spread outverbto separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area
lock inverbto shut someone or oneself in a place by locking the door
break outverbto free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison
come byverbto visit or stop by a place for a brief period
Top 201 - 225 Phrasal Verbs25 words
throw outverbto get rid of something that is no longer needed
look onverbto watch an event or incident without getting involved
name afterverbto give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing
go atverbto physically or verbally attack someone
touch onverbto briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion
speak outverbto confidently share one's thoughts or feelings without any hesitation
stay awayverbto avoid someone or something that might have a negative impact on one
fill outverbto complete an official form or document by writing information on it
reflect onverbto think carefully and deeply about something
get byverbto be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.
lift upverbto take someone or something and move them upward
look afterverbto take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety
cool downverbto reduce the temperature of something
pick outverbto choose among a group of people or things
wipe outverbto entirely remove something
put downverbto stop carrying something by putting it on the ground
call onverbto officially ask a person or organization to do something
step upverbto increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something
get awayverbto escape from someone or somewhere
go onverbto pass to doing something, particularly once one has finished doing something else
turn upverbto turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.
play aroundverbto behave in an irresponsible or stupid manner
make outverbto kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner
get downverbto quickly lower one's body or take cover, often in response to a threat or to avoid danger
act onverbto adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice
Top 226 - 250 Phrasal Verbs25 words
come aboutverbto happen, often unexpectedly
leave outverbto intentionally exclude someone or something
throw upverbto expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth
run byverbto tell someone about an idea, especially to know their opinion about it
count onverbto put trust in something or someone
bring aboutverbto be the reason for a specific incident or result
sit aroundverbto spend time doing nothing or nothing productive
come beforeverbto have a higher priority or importance compared to someone or something else
derive fromverbto be originated from something
stand up forverbto defend or support someone or something
pack upverbto put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them
mow downverbto kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means
set offverbto make something operate, especially by accident
catch upverbto go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead
dress upverbto wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event
wear outverbto cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use
catch onverb(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular
pass byverbto go past someone or something
speak upverbto express thoughts freely and confidently
pass outverbto lose consciousness
give outverbto distribute something among a group of individuals
hook upverbto have a brief sexual relationship with a person
kick offverbto cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process
go againstverbto oppose or resist someone or something
bail outverbto pay money to the court to release someone from custody until their trial
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