Phrasal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or functioning as a phrase; "phrasal verb".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The phrasal verb "pick up" has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
- In linguistics, a phrasal verb is a verb that is combined with a preposition or adverb to create a new meaning.
- The phrasal verb "get on" can be used to describe a person's relationship with someone or something.
- The phrase "turn off" is an example of a phrasal verb that can be used to describe the act of stopping something from working.
- The phrasal verb "take off" has different meanings depending on whether it is used in the context of an airplane or a person's clothing.