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| − | A verb is a kind of word .. | + | A verb is a kind of word that typically functions as a [[Predicate (definition)|predicate]] in a [[Clause (definition)|clause]]. It often describes an [[Event (definition)|event]] or [[State (definition)|state]]. Verbs can show contrast in [[Tense (definition)|tense]], [[Aspect (definition)|aspect]], [[Voice (definition)|voice]], [[Mood (definition)|mood]], [[Person (definition)|person]], and [[Number (definition)|number]]. The verb also controls what type of elements a predicate co-occurs with such as [[Complement (definition)|complements]], and [[Adjunct (definition)|adjuncts]]. |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. The language library. Oxford, UK: Blackwell, | *Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. The language library. Oxford, UK: Blackwell, | ||
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[[Category: Parts of Speech]] | [[Category: Parts of Speech]] | ||
[[Category: Technical Definitions]] | [[Category: Technical Definitions]] | ||
Revision as of 09:24, 15 November 2009
A verb is a kind of word that typically functions as a predicate in a clause. It often describes an event or state. Verbs can show contrast in tense, aspect, voice, mood, person, and number. The verb also controls what type of elements a predicate co-occurs with such as complements, and adjuncts.
See Also
Part of Speech (definition) Noun (definition) Adjective (definition) Predicate (definition)
External Links
References
- Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. The language library. Oxford, UK: Blackwell,
