Definition of Modal verb

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

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

Definition of Modal verb

1. Noun. (grammar) An auxiliary verb whose primary function is to express mood. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Modal Verb

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 (current term)
modal verbs
modalise
modalised
modalises
modalising
modalism
modalisms
modalist
modalists
modalities
modality
modally
modals
modaraba

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