Semiauxiliary

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A verb that functions rather like an auxiliary verb but is not considered to be a full member of that class.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a verb: functioning rather like an auxiliary verb, but not considered to be a full member of that class. not-comparable

Etymology

From semi- + auxiliary.

Related phrases

auxiliary verb

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