THE HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHRASAL VERBS IN ENGLISH

Abstract

This article examines the history and gradual development of English phrasal verbs, starting from the Anglo-Saxon period and concluding with contemporary studies by domestic and foreign scholars. Particular attention is paid to changes in the morphological and syntactic structure of phrasal verbs, their functional role in various historical contexts, and the influence of social and cultural factors on their evolution.

The phenomenon of “phrasal verbs” is analyzed from the perspective of three major linguistic research approaches: structuralism, semantics, and cognitivism. The article explores theoretical frameworks proposed by leading linguists, provides a comparative analysis of different interpretations of this phenomenon, and discusses issues such as polysemy, idiomaticity, and the word-formation potential of phrasal verbs.

The study is based on an analysis of scientific works and empirical data, allowing us to trace the evolution of views on the nature of phrasal verbs and identify key trends in their study within modern linguistics. The research findings may be useful for teachers, linguists, and anyone interested in the history and development of the English language.