SKIP TO CONTENT

auxiliary verb

/ɑgˈzɪljəri vərb/
/ɔgˈzɪljəri vəb/
IPA guide

Other forms: auxiliary verbs

Definitions of auxiliary verb
  1. noun
    a verb that combines with another verb in a verb phrase to help form tense, mood, voice, or condition of the verb it combines with
    see moresee less
    types:
    modal, modal auxiliary, modal auxiliary verb, modal verb
    an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
    type of:
    verb
    the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘auxiliary verb'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family