Intransitive (Noun)
Meaning
A verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The verb "laugh" is an intransitive verb because it doesn't take an object.
- She walked slowly down the street, using the intransitive verb form without any object.
- Intransitive verbs like "sleep" and "smile" often indicate states of being.
- The phrase "will attend" is an intransitive verb construction that doesn't require a direct object.
- In grammar class, the teacher explained the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs, using examples like "jump" and "throw".