English Lessons

  Phrasal Verbs List (A) Phrasal Verb English Definition Example Sentence Abide by To accept or follow a rule, decision, or law. Citizens are expected to abide by the local laws. Account for To explain the reason for something. Can you account for the missing funds in the report? Add up To make sense or seem logical. The witness's testimony simply doesn't add up . Advise against To recommend not doing something. Doctors strongly advise against smoking. Agree with To have the same opinion as someone else. I completely agree with your decision. Allow for To consider a factor when making plans. You should allow for extra time in case of traffic. Answer back To reply rudely to someone in authority. Do not answer back to your parents in that tone. Apply for To make a formal request for something (job, visa). She decided to apply for a new job last week. Ask around To ask several people for information. I'll ask around to see if anyone found your keys. Ask out To invite s...

Run away : To escape or flee from a place or situation.          The child decided to run away from home.  Run into : To meet or encounter someone by chance.            I ran into an old friend at the grocery store .  Run off: To leave quickly or suddenly.          He ran off without saying goodbye.  Run out (of) : To use up or exhaust the supply of something.          We ran out of milk, so I need to go to the store.