Verb

usgb/vɜːrb/
noun

A word that refers to an action, state, or occurrence.

In the sentence 'I run every morning', 'run' is a verb.
Visual representation of "verb" - A word that refers to an action, state, or occurrence.

Often appears as...

  • action verb
  • modal verb
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Visual representation of "verb"
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Action Clarity

Verbs make the action in a sentence clear, showing who is doing what.

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In 'She sings', 'sings' tells us her action.
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Verbs Change

Verbs change form to match the subject and the time the action occurs.

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'He talks' vs. 'He talked'.
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Expressing States

Some verbs describe a state of being, not an action.

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'I am happy' uses 'am' to express a state.
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