main verb in American English
noun
a word used as the final verb in a verb phrase, expressing the lexical meaning of the verb phrase, as drink in I don't drink, going in I am going, or spoken in We have spoken
English Easy Learning GrammarAuxiliary verbsAn auxiliary verb is a verb that is used together with a main verb to show time andcontinuity.
Be and have are the primary auxiliaries. A primary auxiliary ... Read more
Be and have are the primary auxiliaries. A primary auxiliary ... Read more
English Easy Learning GrammarBeThe verb be is used as an auxiliary verb and it can also be used as a main verb. SeeTypes of main verb.
The verb be is irregular. It has eight different ... Read more
The verb be is irregular. It has eight different ... Read more
English Easy Learning GrammarCompound tensesThe compound tenses are a combination of present or past tense (shown through an auxiliaryverb) with continuous or perfect aspect. See also Tense and ... Read more