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untransitive

[ˌʌnˈtrænsətɪv]

untransitive Definition

(of a verb) not taking a direct object.

Using untransitive: Examples

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  • Example

    'Sneeze' is an untransitive verb.

  • Example

    In the sentence 'She sleeps,' 'sleeps' is an untransitive verb.

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Summary: untransitive in Brief

The term 'untransitive' [ˌʌnˈtrænsətɪv] describes a verb that does not take a direct object. Examples include 'sneeze' and 'sleep.'