verb

A noun referring to a word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence, denoting an action, occurrence, or state of existence.

• 🇨🇳表示句子中作谓语、说明动作、事件或状态的词类。

1. Grammatical part of speech B1 formal

   A word class that functions as the predicate of a sentence, expressing an action, occurrence, or state of being.

   • In the sentence 'She runs,' the word 'runs' is a verb.
   • Verbs can be conjugated to show tense, mood, and aspect.
   • Every complete sentence must contain at least one verb.

   🇨🇳动词

2. Content word for actions or states B1 formal

   A word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence, serving as the core of a clause.

   • The verb 'to be' indicates a state of existence.
   • Action verbs like 'jump' and 'eat' describe physical activities.
   • Linking verbs connect the subject to a subject complement.

   🇨🇳动词

• verbs plural form
• verbs' possessive plural form
• verb's possessive singular form