If you are looking for a reliable way to master English phrasal verbs, the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary is widely considered the "gold standard" for learners.
The is a cornerstone resource for English learners, specifically designed to demystify one of the language's most challenging areas: verbs combined with particles (like break down or take up ). Unlike traditional dictionaries, it is built on the Collins Corpus , a massive 4.5-billion-word database of real-world English from books, newspapers, and spoken conversations. Key Features & Structure COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary by – Collins
Overview
Clearly labels whether a verb is transitive, intransitive, or separable.
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"Exactly," Silas said, leaning back. "Phrasal verbs are the shortcuts to emotion. Support is a check in the mail. Stand by is standing next to them in the rain."