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Zoltán Király Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Is "come in" a phrasal verb in this question: "Can I come in?"

I googled the word "come in" and some websites say it's a phrasal verb, but I don't know what to believe and I thought I ask you. Is "come in" a phrasal verb in this question "Can I come in?"
  

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" Nothing of any importance hinges on whether it's a phrasal verb or not. Some sources say it is; some say no. I'd say no because the meaning of 'come' and 'in' are literal, and you can change 'in' to 'out' or 'up' or 'down' without creating any new idioms.

— CalifJim

  • " Nothing of any importance hinges on whether it's a phrasal verb or not.
  • Some sources say it is; some say no.
  • I'd say no because the meaning of 'come' and 'in' are literal, and you can change 'in' to 'out' or 'up' or 'down' without creating any new idioms.
  • Those are all literal meanings.
  • CJ
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Zoltán KirályIs "come in" a phrasal verb in this question "Can I come in?"
Nothing of any importance hinges on whether it's a phrasal verb or not. Some sources say it is; some say no.

I'd say no because the meaning of 'come' and 'in' are literal, and you can change 'in' to 'out' or 'up' or 'down' without creating any new idioms. Those are all litera
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CalifJimI'd say no because the meaning of 'come' and 'in' are literal
Thank you. I thought the same thing. It confused me a bit.
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Can you please provide a feedback about my pronunciation. Is it understandable for the American ear? I tried to stress the final "in"
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Zoltán KirályCan you please provide a (no 'a') feedback about my pronunciation?
[You should post these in the pronunciation forum.]

It's sounds fine to me. I have no problem understanding it.

CJ
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