Informal and formal English
Phrasal verbs are generally more common in spoken or informal English than in written or formal English.
However, phrasal verbs can in fact be used in both formal and informal situations.
In this book, both the unit title and the examples given at the phrasal verb can help to show you whether a
phrasal verb is more likely to be used in an informal or formal situation.
More informal situation:
unit title
phrasal verb
example
Socializing and leisure time
come along
We're qoinq out for dinner. Whv don't vou come alona with us?
More formal situation:
unit title
phrasal verb
example
Reporting in the media
meet with
His comments met with areat public approval.
If a phrasal verb meaning is particularly informal, this is shown after the meaning or in a NOTE.
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