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Khoshtip Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Two word verbs

In these words, take on/off, start out and divide up, is there any way to figure out the meanings by first word or should I certainly look the dictionary? That is, how can I reach the meaning of divide up or state out by divide and state? 
  

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These are called "phrasal verbs" in English, and they are idiomatic. khoshtip S hould I certainly look them up in the dictionary? Absolutely!

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  • These are called "phrasal verbs" in English, and they are idiomatic.
  • khoshtip S hould I certainly look them up in the dictionary?
  • Absolutely!
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These are called "phrasal verbs" in English, and they are idiomatic.
khoshtip Should I certainly look them up in the dictionary?
Absolutely!

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khoshtipis there any way to figure out the meanings by the first word
Sometimes yes, sometimes not.
And sometimes there is more than one meaning to a phrasal verb.
For example, make up has many different meanings. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/make+up
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