Predicate

usgb/ˈpredɪkət/
noun

The part of a sentence that talks about what the subject does or what happens to the subject.

In the sentence 'The cat runs fast', 'runs fast' is the predicate.
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Often appears as...

  • predicate clause
  • predicate adjective
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Action or State

A predicate can describe an action the subject does or a state of being it is in.

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'The dog barks loudly' shows action; 'The dog seems tired' shows state.
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Includes Verb

Every predicate will include a verb or verb phrase, which is key to its meaning.

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In 'Birds fly,' 'fly' is the verb in the predicate.
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