Particle guide
Phrasal verbs with into
The particle into starts from one core idea — movement from outside to inside or from one state to another. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.
33 phrasal verbs · 7 meaning groups
Entry
A person or thing crosses a boundary and enters a place or space.
Usual verb + particle uses
The verb keeps its normal meaning. The particle adds its usual direction or relation.
come into
Enter the place where someone is
“Please come into my office.”
“The nurse came into the room with the results.”
let into
Allow someone or something to enter a place
“After checking the guest list, the door staff let Maya and Leo into the club.”
“Can you let the dog into the garden?”
move into
Start living or working in a new place
“They moved into their new flat in May.”
“The shop moved into a larger building.”
Contact and Encounter
Two paths meet. The meeting may be a surprise or a physical collision.
Transformation
A person or thing changes from one form, state, or role to another.
Investigation
Attention moves deeper to examine facts, details, or possible meaning.
Involvement
A person becomes part of an activity, group, plan, or situation, or feels a strong interest in it.
Sudden Beginning
A person crosses quickly from being still into a new action or expression.
Persuasion and Pressure
Pressure or influence causes someone to do something they might not choose alone.
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- Learn the pattern behind dozens of verbs at once — not one-off translations.
- Spaced repetition (SM-2) brings each meaning back right before you forget.
- Four practice modes train recall and discrimination, not just recognition.
