Phrasal verbs start with ‘Measure’ (Phrasal Verbs With Measure). A Phrasal verb like Measure against, Measure off, Measure out, Measure up to, and more.
Phrasal Verbs With ‘Measure’
Measure against
Meaning: Evaluate or judge by comparison
Example: The rockets are a purely defensive measure against nuclear attack.
Measure off
Meaning: Measure something and mark the point where it ends or will be cut
Example: The salesman measured off two meters of the wood.
Measure off
Meaning: Mark a length on something to cut it
Example: Please measure off enough cloth for five pairs of trousers.
Measure out
Meaning: Measure or weigh the amount needed
Example: The pharmacist carefully measured out a dose of herbal medicine and told me how to brew it.
Measure out
Meaning: Weigh or measure an exact amount
Example: Suddenly feeling faint, she measured out her length on the floor.
Measure up
Meaning: Find the size of something
Example: The party did not measure up to their expectations.
Measure up to
Meaning: Be good enough or worthy of something
Example: The party did not measure up to their expectations.
