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Definition of verb - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
linguisticsTECH. word indicating action, event, or state of beingTECH.
- A verb like 'run' shows action.
2.
technologyTECH. named command performing operation on an objectTECH.
- The 'print' verb outputs text to the screen.
3.
figurativeRare action as opposed to a trait or thingRare
- In life, be a verb, not a noun.
Expressions with verb
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sentence part with verb and objects
The verb phrase 'gave me a book' is complete.
verb that forms past tense with -ed
Walk is a regular verb in English.
verb that does not follow standard conjugation rules
To be is an irregular verb in English.
specific shape or construction of a verb
The verb form changes when switching from present to past tense.
verb that expresses physical or mental action
The words 'run' and 'think' are examples of action verbs.
verb used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice
In the sentence 'She is running', 'is' is an auxiliary verb.
verb that connects subject with a complement
In 'She is happy', 'is' is a linking verb.
helper verb showing attitude, time, ability, possibility, or need
A modal verb like must can express obligation.
primary verb in a sentence or clause
In the sentence 'She can swim,' 'swim' is the main verb.
auxiliary verb expressing ability, possibility, or necessity
'Can' is a modal auxiliary verb in this sentence.
verb phrase with idiomatic meaning
A phrasal verb often changes the meaning of the original verb.
type of verb using vowel shift for past forms, irregular patterns
In English, sing becomes sang, a classic strong verb.
verb form used with a direct object
Students identified transitive verb forms with direct objects.
verb needing a direct object to complete meaning
A transitive verb needs a direct object to complete its meaning.
expressing a command or request
In “Sit down,” the imperative verb form gives a direct command.
verb that does not take a direct object
'Run' is an example of an intransitive verb form.
noun receiving action in a sentence
In the sentence, the object of the verb receives the action clearly.
verb that explicitly conveys the speech act performed
'Promise' is a performative verb in 'I promise to help.'
verb expressing a state not an action
'Know' is a common state verb in English.
verb that does not require a direct object
'Arrive' is an example of an intransitive verb.
verb with passive form but active meaning
In Latin, 'loquor' is a deponent verb.
verb needing both direct and indirect objects
The verb 'give' is a doubly transitive verb.
verb form showing action as complete
In Russian, 'прочитать' is a perfective verb.
verb where subject does action to itself
Wash is a reflexive verb in 'She washed herself.'.
Origin of verb
Latin, verbum (word)
Terms with verb included in their meaning
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grammar
first-person singular object of a verb
negation
negates the meaning of the modified verb
negative verb
make a negative statement or command
reflexive
object of verb or preposition referring to a female subject
grammar
introducing a clause as the object of a verb
verb negation
negate past action or event involving subject
linguistics
verb tense for actions in the future
reflexive
refers to the speaker as the object of a verb
grammatical voice
in grammar, describes a verb form where the subject is acted upon
linguistics
verb tense showing ongoing action
linguistics
verb form indicating future actions or events
verb
find excitement or amusement in an event or situation
grammar
verb in the imperfect tense
grammar
verb form showing past action linked to the present
grammar
introduces a purpose or intended result before a verb
grammar study
change in a verb showing tense, mood, person, or number
verb
care for emotional pain caused by a broken heart
linguistics
part of a sentence containing the verb about the subject
acr: phrasal verb
combines a verb with a preposition or adverb
linguistics
verb tense expressing actions or states that happened before now
linguistics
verb form showing ongoing action
linguistics
used as the object of a verb or preposition
linguistics
describing a helping verb used with main verbs
linguistics
verb form indicating a condition or hypothetical situation
Examples of verb in a sentence
The teacher asked the students to identify the verb. The 'delete' verb removes files permanently. Using the 'save' verb, the document was stored. Her life philosophy is to be a verb. He believes in being a verb in his career.
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- French:verbe, commande, ...
- German:Verb, ...
- Italian:verbo, ...
- Spanish:verbo, ...
- Portuguese:verbo, ...
- Chinese:动词, 行动, ...
- Japanese:動詞, ...
- Arabic:فِعْل, أمْر, ...
- Hebrew:פּוֹעַל, פְּקוּדָה, ...
- Russian:глагол, ...
- Ukrainian:дієслово, команда, ...
- Hindi:क्रिया, कमांड, ...
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