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Infinitive

Noun CEFR B2
ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv

Definitions

  1. The infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood).
  2. A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.
  3. A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb.

Equivalents

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Examples

“The MANNERS of acting, in grammar called modes or moods, are four; Infinitive, Imperative, Indicative, Subjunctive or Conjunctive.”
“There are four moods, the Infinitive, Imperative, Indicative, and Subjunctive. [...] the Infinitive is used to express⟳ a thing in a general manner.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

infinitive marker infinitive of amar combined with te infinitive of atribuir combined with se infinitive of ayudar combined with me infinitive of buscar combined with lo infinitive of buscar combined with te

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