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Moderateverbal
The correct spelling is verbal.
How to pronounce verbal
/ˈvɜː.bəl/
nounIPA: /ˈvɜː.bəl/
Say it like: Ver-bal
The correct spelling is verbal. (grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals. For example: "a verbal contract"
Usage Examples
“a verbal contract”
“a verbal translation”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.
- 2.A confession given to police.
verb
- 1.To induce into fabricating a confession.
adjective
- 1.Of or relating to words.
- 2.Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
- 3.Consisting of words only.
- 4.Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
- 5.(grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
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