What are the definitions of “stomp on”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Treat badly or defeat.
They STOMP ON their competitors.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “stomp on”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb stomp on is to treat someone or something badly or to defeat them. It often implies using force or aggression to overpower or dominate someone or something.
What are the different verb forms of “stomp on”?
| Root Verb | stomp on |
| Third Person Singular Present | stomps on |
| Present Participle | stomping on |
| Simple Past | stomped on |
| Past Participle | stomped on |
Example
He always tries to stomp on his opponents in debates.
Example
She stomps on anyone who challenges her authority.
Example
They are stomping on the competition in the market.
Example
He stomped on his rival's dreams of winning the championship.
Example
Their hopes of success were stomped on by the powerful team.
What kind of phrasal verb is “stomp on”?
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.)
Transitive verb
“stomp on” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
The company stomped on its competitors.
Example
She stomped on his feelings without any remorse.
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
“stomp on” 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
The company stomped on its competitors.
Example
She stomped on his feelings without any remorse.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “stomp on”?
To defeat or outperform competitors in a business or sports context.
Example
The new product stomped on the competition, becoming the market leader.
Good things to know
Does “stomp on” have an informal or formal tone?
Stomp on is generally considered informal and is more commonly used in casual conversations or informal writing. In more formal contexts, it is better to use synonyms such as 'dominate,' 'defeat,' or 'overpower.'
