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verb phrase

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A construction in a clause consisting of a verb and its internal complements, or modifiers.
  2. A phrase that functions syntactically as a verb, consisting of a main verb and any auxiliaries.

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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

verb-framing verb-object Verba verbage verbal verbal adjective

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