PHRASAL VERBS IN USE

Hey all!! 


Still struggling with Phrasal Verbs? 
Some students ask me the difference between some verbs that are used with the preposition UP and the main verbs without it.. so here's a brief explanation:


A - You are probably familiar with verbs such as EAT UP and WRITE UP, which carry a meaning of completion. Here are some more examples: 

• Come on, children, finish up your breakfast. It's time to go.
• Well, let's wrap up the discussion now and vote. [(informal) finish an activity]

UP can also carry the meaning of upward movement or relating to an upper position.

• Could you lift the table up while I put the rug under it?
• Tommy, pick all your toys up from the floor and put them in your toy box.

Another meaning of UP in phrasal verbs is maintain in an upright position or strenghten, prevent from falling down or failing;

• Marian was lying propped up on a pillow. [supporting herself in an upright position]
• The minister announced new measures to shore up the economy. [strenghten or improve an organisation or system that is not working effectively or that is likely to fail]

UP can also mean increase or improve.

• This sauce is tasteless. I'll add some garlic to pep it up a bit. [(informal) make something more interesting, lively or energetic]
• We jazzed up our all-white kitchen by adding red tiles and doorknobs here and there. [(informal) make something more attractive or interesting]

KEEP UP WITH YOUR STUDIES!!

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