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Vocabulary Entry
modal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to mode or form; showing the form or structure of something.
Example Sentences
"The modal verb 'can' expresses ability."
"She prefers modal windows for her web design project."
"His modal analysis highlighted the different ways to approach the issue."
N
noun
A word that expresses possibility or necessity; a type of auxiliary verb.
Example Sentences
"In English, 'could' and 'should' are common modals."
"The teacher explained the use of modals in her lesson."
"Understanding modals is key to mastering verb tenses."