pick up

phrasal verbPhrasal Verbs

Definition

to collect; to learn

Example Usage

"I'll pick you up at 7 PM."

Synonyms

collectfetch

How to Use "pick up"

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Context Matters

This word is commonly used in most-common contexts, especially in phrasal verbs.

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In Writing

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In Speaking

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