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Professional TeacherPhrasal verbs often have more than one meaning, so be patient. It takes time to learn them. One helpful method is to learn them in the context of sentences. Here is an example:
Phrasal Verb: to work out (5 meanings)
To exercise / do physical training
→ I go to the gym every evening to work out.
To find the answer or solution to something
→ The teachers are trying to work out why so many students were absent.
To calculate something (price, number, etc.)
→ Can you work out how much we spent on food this month?
To happen or develop in a particular way
→ I wasn’t sure about the new job, but everything worked out well.
To have a successful or positive result
→ Don’t worry too much – things will work out in the end.
Dec 3, 2025 4:42 AM
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