Compound Verbs

A compound verb is a single verb made up of more than one word. There are three types:

  • Phrasal Verb
  • Verb with an Auxiliary Verb
  • Compound Single-Word Verb

Phrasal Verb

  • ask about
  • break up
  • take away
  • calm down

Verb with an Auxiliary Verb

  • is watching
  • have taken
  • do try

Compound Single-Word Verb

  • to double-click
  • to waterproof
  • to babysit