verb phrase
A 'verb phrase' plays a crucial role in sentence structure, combining verbs with their related elements to convey action or state.
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Definition
C1Linguistics
(technical, academic)A group of words that includes a main verb and its auxiliaries, objects, or complements, excluding the subject.
Example
- In the sentence 'She has been reading,' the verb phrase is 'has been reading.'
B2Grammar
(general)A phrase that functions as a verb, made up of a main verb and its related elements.
Example
- The verb phrase in 'will be going' indicates a future action.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "verb phrase":
phrasal verbmain verbset phrasesignal phrasestock phraseindeterminate verbturn of phrase