Meaning & Definition of Verb in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A part of speech that expresses action or a state of being.

  Example Sentence: Run is a verb that indicates an action.

• Definition: A term used in grammar to describe a predicate of a sentence.

  Example Sentence: In the sentence 'She runs fast', 'runs' is the verb.

• Definition: A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.

  Example Sentence: The verb 'to be' is fundamental in English.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'verbum', meaning 'word'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• action verb: A verb that specifically signifies a physical activity.
• state verb: A verb that describes a state or condition.

Translations

• Spanish: verbo

• French: verbe

• German: Verb

• Russian: глагол

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!