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segunda-feira, 2 de novembro de 2009

PHRASAL VERBS - Adverb meanings

DOWN = becoming less. Turning down the music; Bring down the cost of living.
DOWN = completely to the ground. Knock a house down; Cut down a tree.
DOWN = stopping completely. The car broke down; A factory closing down.
DOWN = on paper. Copy down the words; Write down the message;
OFF = to be reduced in effect, away, departing. Set off on a journey; Jump in the car and drive off ; See Denise off at the station; The plane took off; The pain is wearing off.
OFF = disconnected. Switch off the heater; Cut off the heater; Cut off our electricity;
ON = connected. Switch on the light; Turn on the TV; Leave the lights on all night.
ON = wearing. Put a coat on; Try the sweater on.
ON = continuing. Carry on working; Drive on a bit further; Hold on a minute.
OUT = away, disappearing. Wash out the dirty; Cross out a mistake; Blow out the candle.
OUT = to different people. Hand out free tickets; Share out the winnings.
OUT = aloud. Read out the article; Call out anxiously.
OUT = from start to finish. Write out the whole list; Work out the answer.
OVER = from start to finish. Check your work over; Think the problem over.
UP = increasing. Prices are going up; Put up taxes; Speak up so we can hear.
UP = completely. Eat up these chocolates; Fill up with petrol.

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  1. Hello, Denise,
    Thanks for your help. It's very usefull.
    Best regards
    Marcelo

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