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Transitive Verb

A transitive verb is a type of verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. It is often used to describe an action that can be done to someone or something.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In the grammatical sense, a transitive verb is a verb that takes a direct object. It indicates that the action of the verb is being done to someone or something.

Example sentence: She bought a new book.

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Sense 2:

In the linguistic sense, a transitive verb is a verb that can be used transitively in a specific language.

Example sentence: In Spanish, the verb comer (to eat) is transitive when used with a direct object like "apple" --> él come una manzana.

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Sense 3:

In the popular sense, a transitive verb refers to a verb that is commonly used in everyday language and understood by a wide range of people.

Example sentence: The word "open" can be used as a transitive verb when you say "Please open the door."

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