modal verb
See also: Modalverb
EnglishEdit
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NounEdit
modal verb (plural modal verbs)
- (grammar) A verb whose primary function is to express grammatical mood.
- Synonyms: modal, modal auxiliary, modal auxiliary verb
TranslationsEdit
a verb whose primary function is to express grammatical mood — See also translations at modal auxiliary
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