Auxiliary Verb
Definition:
An auxiliary verb is a verb which:
- accompanies the lexical verb of a verb phrase, and
- expresses grammatical distinctions not carried by the lexical verb, such as
- person
- number
- tense
- aspect, and
- voice.
Examples:
(English)
- can
- may
- do
See Also:
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