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Finite Verb

A finite verb, also known as a conjugated verb, is a verb that is inflected to show agreement with a subject and is limited by tense, person, and number. It is used to express a complete action or state within a sentence.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A verb that is inflected according to tense, person, and number.

Example Sentence: In the sentence "She sings beautifully," the word "sings" is a finite verb.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to a verb that is inflected to show agreement.

Example Sentence: The finite verb form of "run" in the past tense is "ran."

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Indicates that an action or state described by the verb is limited in time, tense, person, or number.

Example Sentence: "She will attend the party tomorrow" uses the finite verb "will attend" to express future action.

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