verbal
/ˈvɜrbəl/
noun
- A word derived from a verb that functions as a noun or adjective, such as a gerund or participle.
- In 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a verbal acting as a noun.
- Can you identify the verbal in this sentence?
- The teacher explained that participles are verbals used as adjectives.
adjective
- Relating to words or spoken language.
- They had a verbal agreement, but nothing was written down.
- The test includes a verbal section that measures vocabulary.
- She has strong verbal skills and can explain things clearly.
- Relating to a verb in grammar.
- The word 'quickly' is not a verbal form; it is an adverb.
- A verbal noun is formed from a verb, like 'running' from 'run.'
- In grammar class, we studied verbal phrases.
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