nonfinite Synonyms
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nonfinite Meaning
Wordnet
nonfinite (a)
(of verbs) not having tense, person, or number (as a participle or gerund or infinitive)
nonfinite Sentence Examples
- The nonfinite verb form of "run" is "running."
- Nonfinite verbs cannot stand alone as the main verb in a sentence.
- Infinitives, participles, and gerunds are all nonfinite verb forms.
- Nonfinite verbs can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
- The infinitive form of "play" is "to play."
- The present participle of "write" is "writing."
- The past participle of "eat" is "eaten."
- The gerund form of "speak" is "speaking."
- Nonfinite verbs often provide additional information or context in a sentence.
- Understanding nonfinite verbs is essential for comprehending complex sentence structures.
FAQs About the word nonfinite
(of verbs) not having tense, person, or number (as a participle or gerund or infinitive)
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The nonfinite verb form of "run" is "running."
Nonfinite verbs cannot stand alone as the main verb in a sentence.
Infinitives, participles, and gerunds are all nonfinite verb forms.
Nonfinite verbs can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
