Vocabulary Entry

intransitive

|adjective • noun

adjective

Describing a verb that does not require a direct object.

Example Sentences

"The verb 'sleep' is intransitive because it does not take an object."

"Intransitive verbs can stand alone in a sentence without needing a complement."

"Examples of intransitive verbs include 'run,' 'arrive,' and 'die'."

noun

Example Sentences

"In English grammar, 'intransitive' refers to verbs like 'go' or 'sit'."

"Understanding intransitives is essential to mastering sentence structure."

"Teaching intransitive verbs helps students improve their writing clarity."