transitive
/ˈtrænzətɪv/
adjective
- (of a verb) having or needing a direct object to complete its meaning.
- In the sentence 'She reads a book,' the verb 'reads' is transitive because it has the direct object 'book'.
- A transitive verb like 'throw' needs something to be thrown, such as a ball.
- Many learners struggle to remember which verbs are transitive and which are not.
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