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Phrasal

Definition:

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or consisting of a phrase or phrases.

2. Relating to or characteristic of a phraseological unit.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adjective

Concerning or composed of phrases.

Example sentence: The essay was written using phrasal expressions to enhance its rhetorical impact.

Sense 2:

Adjective

Typical or common in everyday speech or informal language.

Example sentence: Using phrasal verbs can make your English sound more natural.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun

A grammatical construction that consists of a verb and one or more particles, typically prepositions or adverbs, functioning as a single semantic unit.

Example sentence: "Look out!," "turn off," and "break up" are examples of phrasals in English.

Usage 2:

Adverb

Used to describe how an action is performed.

Example sentence: She leaned in phrasally to hear the secret.

Related Products:

• Books on Phrasal Verbs
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