Meaning of the word "transitive verb" in English
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transitive verb
US /ˈtræn.sɪ.tɪv ˈvɜrb/
UK /ˈtræn.sɪ.tɪv ˈvɜrb/
Noun
1.
a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning
Example:
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In the sentence 'She eats an apple,' 'eats' is a transitive verb.
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Many verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on their usage, like 'read' (e.g., 'I read a book' vs. 'I read every day').
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