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phrasal verb


English Phrasal Verbs


A phrasal verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb;
the combination creates a meaning different from the original verb.
Below you will find a list of phrasal verbs in alphabetical order
with their meaning and an example of use.


Phrasal verbs - Alphabetical List - A


Phrasal Verb

Meaning

Example

abide byRespect or obey
(the law, a decision, a rule)
If you want to stay at this school, you mustabide by the rules.
account forExplain; give a reasonI hope you can account for the money you spent!
ache forWant something or someone very much.He was so lonely he ached for the sound of a human voice.

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