concrete verbs

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Definition of concrete verbs in English English dictionary

plural form of concrete verb

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concrete verb

Concrete verb refers to a verbal aspect in verbs of motion that is unidirectional (as opposed to multidirectional), a definitely directed motion, or a single, completed action (instead of a repeated action or series of actions). Concrete verbs may be either imperfective or perfective

abstract I like to fly. (repeated action).

Hyphenation

con·crete verbs

Turkish pronunciation

kınkrit vırbz

Pronunciation

/kənˈkrēt ˈvərbz/ /kənˈkriːt ˈvɜrbz/