auxiliary verb


Definition: Meaning of, auxiliary verb in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɔːɡˈzɪlɪəri;ɒɡˈzɪlɪəri vəːb /

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auxiliary verb auxiliary verbs
[countable]
  1. a verb that is used with another verb to show its tense, PERSON, MOOD etc. In English the auxiliary verbs are 'be', 'do', and 'have' (as in 'I am running', 'I didn't go', 'they have gone') and all the MODAL s
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auxiliary verb used in phrases

  • modal auxiliary verb (noun)
    1. such as 'can' or 'will' an auxiliary verb that is used to express modality
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