Intransitive verb

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1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.3 External links

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˌtrænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/, /ɪnˌtrænzətɪv ˈvɜːb/
• SAMPA: /In%tr{ns@tIv "v3:b/, /In%tr{nz@tIv "v3:b/

Noun

intransitive verb

1. (Grammar) An action verb not taking a direct object. Although there is some dispute over whether or not a linking verb is intransitive, many do not consider it an intransitive verb.

Related terms

• transitive verb
• ditransitive verb

External links

• Wikipedia article on intransitive verb