Meaning of vocative | Babel Free
ˈvɑkətɪvDefinitions
- Of or pertaining to calling; used in calling or vocation.
- Used in address; appellative; said of the case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective by which a person or thing is addressed.
Examples
“In English, the vocative may be indicated by an addressee–address separation comma, or by the particle O, as in "What is the matter, sir?", "Mother, listen!", or "O Lord".”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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