auxiliary verb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect.

/ɔːɡˈzɪljəɹi ˈvɜː(ɹ)b/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-auxiliary verb.wav

auxiliary verb auxiliary verbs

auxiliary helper verb helping verb

full verb modal verb modal

be am is are was were being been art can could do does did have has had may might must shall should will would Other types of verbs: Thesaurus:verb

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