verb
noun/vɜrb/
Frequency rank: #5,937 most common English word
Meaning
A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
Example sentence
Teachers often ask students to find the verb in each sentence during grammar lessons.
Synonyms & related words
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- undertakinga task or project, especially a large or difficult one
- unfinishednot completed or brought to an end.
- unhealthyharmful to health; not in good physical condition.
- unlawfulNot permitted by law; illegal.
- unpopularnot liked or enjoyed by many people.
- volatilelikely to change suddenly and unpredictably, often in a dangerous way.
- voluntarilydone by one's own free will, without being forced or asked.
- abnormalDifferent from what is usual, typical, or expected; not normal.
- accuseTo say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
- amplemore than enough; plentiful