Definition of Modal auxiliary

1. Noun. An auxiliary verb (such as 'can' or 'will') that is used to express modality.

Exact synonyms: Modal, Modal Auxiliary Verb, Modal Verb
Generic synonyms: Auxiliary Verb

Definition of Modal auxiliary

1. Noun. (grammar) a verb used to express the mood (or tense) of another verb ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Modal Auxiliary

mocucks
mocuddum
mocuddums
mod.F.
mod con
mod cons
mod man
mod men
modacrylic
modacrylics
modafinil
modal
modal(a)
modal alteration
modal auxiliaries
modal auxiliary
modal case
modal cases
modal logic
modal scale
modal stacking
modal value
modal verb
modal verbs
modalise
modalised
modalises
modalising
modalism
modalisms

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