Definition of Auxiliary verb

1. Noun. A verb that combines with another verb in a verb phrase to help form tense, mood, voice, or condition of the verb it combines with.

Generic synonyms: Verb
Specialized synonyms: Modal, Modal Auxiliary, Modal Auxiliary Verb, Modal Verb

Definition of Auxiliary verb

1. Noun. (grammar) A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Auxiliary Verb

auxiliary-verb
auxiliary abutment
auxiliary airfield
auxiliary bishop
auxiliary bishops
auxiliary boiler
auxiliary cell
auxiliary engine
auxiliary equipment
auxiliary language
auxiliary languages
auxiliary operation
auxiliary pump
auxiliary research submarine
auxiliary storage
auxiliary verb
auxiliary verbs
auxiliatory
auxiliomotor
auxilytic
auxin
auxinic
auxins
auxo-
auxocardia
auxochrome
auxochromes
auxodrome
auxoflore
auxogluc

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