What does the phrasal verb “feel up to” mean?

What are the definitions of “feel up to”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Feel capable of doing something.

  I'm so tired. I don't think I FEEL UP TO going out tonight.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “feel up to”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb feel up to is to feel capable or well enough to do something, especially when one is tired, sick, or not in a good mood. It is often used to express whether someone has the energy or motivation to perform a task or activity.

What are the different verb forms of “feel up to”?

Root Verb	feel up to
Third Person Singular Present	feels up to
Present Participle	feeling up to
Simple Past	felt up to
Past Participle	felt up to

Example

I don't feel up to going for a run today.

Example

She feels up to attending the meeting after a good night's sleep.

Example

He is feeling up to going out with friends after recovering from the flu.

Example

Yesterday, they felt up to completing the project on time.

Example

After a long day at work, she felt up to cooking dinner for her family.

What kind of phrasal verb is “feel up to”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“feel up to” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

I don't feel up to going to the party tonight.

Example

He felt up to playing soccer after resting for a while.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“feel up to” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I don't feel up to going to the party tonight.

Example

He felt up to playing soccer after resting for a while.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “feel up to”?

Feel up to par

To feel as well or as capable as usual or expected.

Example

After a few days of rest, she finally felt up to par and ready to return to work.

Feel up to scratch

To feel as good or as capable as required or expected.

Example

He didn't feel up to scratch for the job interview, so he decided to reschedule it.

Feel up to snuff

To feel as well or as capable as usual or expected.

Example

She didn't feel up to snuff after her surgery, so she took a few extra days off work.

Good things to know

Does “feel up to” have an informal or formal tone?

Feel up to is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, depending on the specific context.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “feel up to”?

Synonyms

• capable
• able
• ready
• prepared
• fit
• competent
• qualified

Antonyms

• incapable
• unable
• unprepared
• unfit
• incompetent
• unqualified