auxiliary verb

See also: auxiliary-verb

English

Noun

auxiliary verb (plural auxiliary verbs)

  1. (grammar) A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect.
    Synonyms: auxiliary, helper verb, helping verb

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Antonyms

Hyponyms

  • (sometimes) temporal auxiliary verb, temporal auxiliary
  • (sometimes) modal auxiliary verb, modal auxiliary

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