Read the Dictionary tip. Then find these phrasal verbs in a dictionary and check the difference in meaning between the two- and three-part phrasal verbs.

1. Look up: (two-part) to search for information in a reference book or online.

Look up to: (three-part) to admire or respect someone.

Example:

• I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.
• I really look up to my parents.

2. Get away: (two-part) to leave a place or escape from a situation.

Get away with: (three-part) to do something wrong without being caught or punished.

Example:

• I need to get away from this stressful job for a while.
• He always gets away with breaking the rules.

3. Make up: (two-part) to invent or create something.

Make up for: (three-part) to compensate for a mistake or loss.

Example:

• She likes to make up stories about her travels.
• I need to make up for the time I lost when I was sick.

4. Go back: (two-part) to return to a previous place or time

Go back on: (three-part) to break a promise or agreement.

Example:

• I want to go back to the beach we visited last summer.
• He went back on his word and didn't help me with the project.