auxiliary verb
Meaning
Noun
- A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect.
Related
Opposite words
Narrower meaning words
- temporal auxiliary verb, temporal auxiliary
- modal auxiliary verb, modal auxiliary
Modern English dictionary
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