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light verb

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A semantically incomplete verb which qualifies as a predicate only in combination with a predicative complement, usually a noun.

Equivalents

Españolverbo ligero
Françaisverbe léger
DeutschFunktionsverb
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CEFR level

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

light water light water reactor light waterline light wave Light Web light week

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