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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
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phrasal verb as a noun

He seemed a bit put out at not having been invited.

I know, put out is a phrasal verb. Then I wonder why here it has been used as a "noun". If you say it is a verb, could you justify your point?
  

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Why a noun? If you said adjective or something like that, I could understand you, but a noun doesn't seem logical. Anyway, put out is a verb here, in the passive voice I'd say.

— Loojka

  • Why a noun?
  • If you said adjective or something like that, I could understand you, but a noun doesn't seem logical.
  • Anyway, put out is a verb here, in the passive voice I'd say.
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Why a noun? If you said adjective or something like that, I could understand you, but a noun doesn't seem logical.

Anyway, put out is a verb here, in the passive voice I'd say.
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