weak verb
In English grammar, 'weak verbs' are also known as regular verbs due to their predictable conjugation patterns.
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Definition
B2Grammar
(general)A verb that forms its past tense and past participle by adding a regular suffix like '-ed,' '-d,' or '-t' to the base form.
Example
- The verb 'talk' is a weak verb because its past tense is 'talked.'
- In English, most verbs are weak verbs, such as 'play' (played) and 'walk' (walked).
C1Linguistics
(technical)A verb that does not undergo significant internal changes in its conjugation for past tense and past participle forms.
Example
- Weak verbs are contrasted with strong verbs, which have irregular forms.
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