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TermsEnglish (UK) · Phrasal Verbs in Context
Three-Part Phrasal Verbs
Some phrasal verbs have three parts: a verb, a particle and a preposition that connects them to an object. The last word never changes, so learn it as part of the verb:
- to: look forward to
- of: run out of, get rid of
- with: put up with, come up with, catch up with, keep up with, get away with, go along with
- on: cut down on, look down on
- for: look out for, make up for
The object always comes after the whole verb: I can't put up with this noise, never put up this noise with. After look forward to, use a noun or the -ing form: I'm looking forward to seeing you (not to see you).
Examples
- I'm looking forward to the party.
- We've run out of coffee.
- How do you put up with him?
- She came up with a clever plan.
- Try to cut down on salt.
Try it yourself
We're all looking forward the weekend.Show answer
We're all looking forward to the weekend.
The printer has run out paper.Show answer
The printer has run out of paper.
I can't put up this noise.Show answer
I can't put up with this noise.
You should cut down sugar.Show answer
You should cut down on sugar.
Look out cars when you cross the road.Show answer
Look out for cars when you cross the road.
I'm looking forward seeing you again.Show answer
I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
We need to get rid these old chairs.Show answer
We need to get rid of these old chairs.
She came up a great idea.Show answer
She came up with a great idea.
I'm sorry I forgot your birthday. I'll make up it.Show answer
I'm sorry I forgot your birthday. I'll make up for it.
The doctor told him to cut down coffee.Show answer
The doctor told him to cut down on coffee.