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What are phrasal verbs? Phrasal verbs are just verbs combined with a preposition or an adverb. Although it seems simple, learning them can be quite a challenge, since their meanings can be very varied and sometimes the two parts can be separated by a direct object.

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Sentences with phrasal verbs with hold

Here are some sentences with phrasal verbs that contain the verb hold.

Phrasal verb hold on

Hold on in simple past.

‘When I called Mary, I held on for a while but she didn’t answer.’ (‘When I called Mary, I waited on the line for a while but she never answered’).

Phrasal verb hold off

Hold off in simple present.

‘I hope the rain holds off until the concert ends.’ (‘I hope the rain holds off until the concert ends’).

Phrasal verb hold up

Hold up in present continuous.

‘The wall is holding up the picture.’ (‘The wall is holding up the picture’).

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