infinitive

UK
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
US
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
infinitiveсуществительное
infinitives
множ.
UK
/ɪnˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ɪnˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/
Переводы
The infinitive form of the verb 'to run' is 'run'.
Инфинитивная форма глагола 'бежать' - это 'бежать'.
Определения
The basic form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to', that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
In the sentence 'To run is fun', 'to run' is an infinitive acting as the subject.
Синонимы
base form
uninflected form
verb form
infinitiveприлагательное
UK
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
US
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
Переводы
The infinitive form of the verb is often used in dictionaries.
Инфинитивная форма глагола часто используется в словарях.
Определения
Relating to or denoting the basic form of a verb, typically used as a non-finite verb.
In the sentence 'To run is fun,' 'to run' is an infinitive phrase.
Синонимы
bare (as in bare infinitive)