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main verb

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. In a clause, the verb with the highest semantic content, contrasted with auxiliary verb.
  2. In a sentence, the main-clause verb with the highest semantic content.

Equivalents

7 more languages
Suomipääverbi
Íslenskaaðalsögn
Italianoverbo principale
日本語主動詞本動詞
한국어본동사
Nederlandshoofdwerkwoord
Portuguêsverbo principal

CEFR level

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

main wheel main-character syndrome Main-clause Main-entrance Main-feature main-gauche

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