verb
word
Definition
A verb is a word that describes an action, event, or state, like 'run', 'think', or 'be'.
Usage & Nuances
Common word in grammar. English verbs can show tense, aspect, and voice. Typical collocation: 'irregular verb'. Distinguished from nouns, adjectives, etc. Do not confuse with 'adverb'.
Spanish: verboPortuguese (BR): verboPortuguese (PT): verboChinese (Simplified): 动词Chinese (Traditional): 動詞Hindi: क्रियाArabic: فعلBengali: ক্রিয়াRussian: глаголJapanese: 動詞Vietnamese: động từKorean: 동사Turkish: fiilUrdu: فعلIndonesian: kata kerja
Example Sentences
Every sentence needs a verb.
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Can you find the verb in this sentence?
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In English, the verb usually comes after the subject.
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'To be' is the most common verb in English.
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The word 'eat' is a verb.
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A verb can show what someone is doing.
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