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transitive
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transitive
(adjective)
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transitive
/
ˈ
trænsətɪv/
adjective
transitive
/
ˈ
trænsətɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of TRANSITIVE
grammar, of a verb
:
having or taking a direct object
a
transitive
verb
In “I like pie” and “She makes hats,” the verbs “like” and “makes” are
transitive
.
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intransitive
— transitively
adverb
The verb is being used
transitively
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