Fill out, find out, figure out
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Stay up to date and follow me on Instagram @empanadadenada . In this episode we discuss fill out, find out, and figure out. We compare find out and figure out, because they are quite similar. In summary- Fill out: 1. transitive and separable- to complete a form with information.  Very similar to 'fill in,' though that is more typically used with shorter things, such as fill in blank, fill in one line of information, instead of filling out a whole application or form. 2. A) intransitive (more common)- a euphemism (that means a nice way to say something) for gaining weight. Not necessarily positive or negative. Although please note that in the US it is not polite to comment on people's weight.  So its better to use it to speak about yourself, or you might hear family members using it with each other. I have really filled out during the quarantine.  I need to buy all new clothes! B) transitive and separable - same meaning. She fills Find out:  (takes less effort , less analyzing, less of a process than figure out) 1.  A) transitive , can be used as a complete phrase alone- to find the single answer to a question, such as a definition, a time, a scheduled event, a fact, etc. I don't know when our next meeting is, but I'll find out. (You will simply check your calendar or ask your colleagues.) B) intransitive and inseparable- same meaning When will you find out who your new neighbors are? 2. intransitive and separable (rare)-  for people to discover something secret or hidden about you, to discover who you really are. In the job interview I lied and said I passed the IELTS exam, but they didn't ask for the proof. I hope they don't find me out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phrasalverbs/support
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