abstract verb

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Definition of abstract verb in English English dictionary

Abstract verb refers to a verbal aspect in verbs of motion that is multidirectional (as opposed to unidirectional), an indirect motion, or a repeated action or series of actions (instead of a single, completed action). Abstract verbs are always imperfective in aspect, even if they have prefixes normally associated with the perfective aspect

concrete I flew to Frankfurt. (a single, completed action).

Related Terms

abstract verbs

plural form of abstract verb

Hyphenation

ab·stract verb

Turkish pronunciation

äbsträkt vırb

Synonyms

indefinite verb, potential verb

Antonyms

concrete verb, definite verb

Pronunciation

/abˈstrakt ˈvərb/ /æbˈstrækt ˈvɜrb/