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The Level Up English Podcast
#236 Adding 'Up' to Verbs (Part 2)
Sep 6, 2023
This podcast episode discusses the patterns and meanings of phrasal verbs with 'up'. They explore various verbs like 'set up', 'come up with', and 'break up'. They also discuss the interchangeability of 'bunged up' and 'blocked up'. Additionally, they share their opinion on list episodes and the effectiveness of learning through experience.
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- Phrasal verbs with 'up' can mean creating or getting something ready, like 'set up' which means to prepare things before an activity.
- Phrasal verbs with 'up' can also indicate dividing or breaking into pieces, such as 'break up' which commonly refers to the end of a relationship or physically breaking an object into smaller parts.
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Meaning one: Creating something or getting something ready
One of the meanings of phrasal verbs with 'up' is to create something or get something ready. An example is 'set up,' which means to prepare or arrange things before an activity. For instance, before recording a podcast, the host needs to set up the equipment and get the room ready.
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