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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
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
¹ Source: wiktionary.com