Key insights

• ⬆️ The core meaning of the preposition 'up' is 'upwards' or 'upwards direction'
• 📈 This extends to convey the idea of 'increase'
• 🔼 Examples of phrasal verbs using 'up' to indicate increase
• 📚 Breaking down the phrase 'The man stocks up on coffee', Explaining the meanings of the words 'stock', 'up', and 'on'
• 🎈 Examples of phrasal verbs with 'up' illustrating different types of increases
• 📏 'Up' in phrasal verbs indicates increase in size or volume
• 🧠 Understanding the meaning of 'up' in context
• 🔝 “up” can refer to an increase in amount, size, intensity, or other types of increases

Q&A

• In what ways does the preposition 'up' indicate increase?

  The preposition 'up' as 'upwards' extends to mean 'increase' and can refer to an increase in amount, size, intensity, or other types of increases.

• How does 'up' indicate increase in size or volume in phrasal verbs?

  'Up' in phrasal verbs indicates an increase in size or volume. Understanding the meaning of 'up' in phrasal verbs contextually involves examples that demonstrate how 'up' signifies an increase in size or volume.

• In what ways can 'up' indicate increase in phrasal verbs?

  'Up' can indicate various types of increase such as amount, size, and intensity. Examples of phrasal verbs with 'up' illustrate different types of increases, like 'blows up' indicating an increase in the size of something.

• Can you explain the phrase 'The man stocks up on coffee'?

  Breaking down the phrase 'The man stocks up on coffee' involves explaining the meanings of the words 'stock', 'up', and 'on' and demonstrating how the phrase can be understood as the man increasing the amount of coffee he possesses.

• How does 'up' relate to the concept of 'increase'?

  When the number of books is increased, the pile rises upwards, linking the concept of 'up' with 'increase'. Phrasal verbs using 'up' often indicate an increase in something. For example, the phrase 'The man stocks up on coffee' demonstrates an increase in stockpiling coffee.

• What is the core meaning of the preposition 'up'?

  The core meaning of the preposition 'up' is 'upwards' or 'upwards direction'. This extends to convey the idea of 'increase'. The association of 'up' with 'increasing' is explained.

• 00:00 The video discusses the core meaning of the preposition 'up' as 'upwards' and extends it to convey the idea of 'increase'.
• 00:34 When the number of books is increased, the pile rises upwards, linking the concept of 'up' with 'increase'. Phrasal verbs using 'up' often indicate an increase in something.
• 01:10 Understanding the meaning of the phrase 'The man stocks up on coffee' by breaking down the words and explaining their meanings.
• 01:39 Exploring the different meanings of 'up' as an increase in phrasal verbs with examples like blowing up a balloon.
• 02:22 Understanding the use of 'up' in phrasal verbs to indicate increase in size or volume.
• 03:12 Understanding the meaning of the preposition “up” as relating to increase in intensity, amount, size, or other types of increases.