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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

Deutsch Hauptverb Vollverb
Español verbo principal
Suomi pääverbi
Français verbe principal
Íslenska aðalsögn
Italiano verbo principale
日本語 主動詞 本動詞
한국어 본동사
Nederlands hoofdwerkwoord
Português verbo 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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