What's an Intransitive Verb?

In grammar, an intransitive verb does not allow a direct object. This is distinct from a transitive verb, which takes one or more objects. The verb property is called transitivity. Intransitive verbs are often identified as those that can't be followed by who or what.

What is an example of an intransitive verb?

A verb that does not need a direct object to complete its meaning. Run, sleep, travel, wonder, and die are all intransitive verbs. (Compare transitive verb.)

What is the meaning of an intransitive verb?

: not transitive especially : characterized by not having or containing a direct object an intransitive verb.

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