linking verb
noun
Definition of linking verb
: a word or expression (such as a form of be, become, feel, or seem) that links a subject with its predicate
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Examples of linking verb in a Sentence
“Look” in “you look happy” and “are” in “my favorite fruits are apples and oranges” are linking verbs.
1923
First Known Use of linking verb
1923
LINKING VERB Defined for English Language Learners
linking verb
noun
Definition of linking verb for English Language Learners
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grammar : a verb (such as appear, be, become, feel, grow, or seem ) that connects a subject with an adjective or noun that describes or identifies the subject
LINKING VERB Defined for Kids
linking verb
noun
Definition of linking verb for Students
: an intransitive verb that connects a subject with a word or words in the predicate The words “look” in “you look tired” and “are” in “my favorite fruits are apples and oranges” are linking verbs.
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