Base verb
Phrasal verbs with be
The verb be combines with 9 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
9 phrasal verbs · 13 meanings
be about
1 sense- Be going to do something very soon
be after
1 sense- Be trying to find or get something
be around
1 sense- Be present in the locality
be at
2 senses- Be in a particular place or point
- Be doing something again, often something annoying
be behind
3 senses- Be late with work or a schedule
- Be the hidden cause or organiser of something
- Support a person, plan, or cause
be in
1 sense- Be present at home or at work
be into
1 sense- Be very interested in or enjoy an activity, subject, or type of entertainment
be round
2 senses- Be in the opposite order or direction
- Be at someone's home or another nearby place for a short visit
be through
1 sense- Have finished something
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