Meaning & Definition of word "Verb"

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    Verb

    /vɜːrb/

    noun:

    • 1. A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.
      • Example: In the sentence 'She runs every morning,' 'runs' is the verb.
    • 2. A word used to indicate the action of a subject in a sentence.
      • Example: The verb 'to eat' can be used in many forms, such as 'eats,' 'eating,' and 'ate.'
    • 3. A fundamental part of speech that typically expresses an action or condition.
      • Example: In the phrase 'He is happy,' the verb 'is' indicates a state of being.
    • 4. A term used in grammar to describe how actions are expressed.
      • Example: Verbs can be classified as transitive, intransitive, or linking.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'verbum', meaning 'word'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    action verb:

    A verb that specifically signifies a physical activity.

    state verb:

    A verb that describes a state or condition.

    Related Words

    adverb:

    A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

    noun:

    A part of speech that denotes a person, place, thing, or idea.

    Slang Meanings of verb

    Meaning: To verb it up

    Example Sentence: Let’s verb it up and get this project moving!

    Meaning: Verb monster

    Example Sentence: He’s such a verb monster; he’s always doing something!