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Intransitive

Definition:

Intransitive is a grammatical term used to describe a verb or a verb phrase that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning. It does not transfer the action to an object.

Examples:

As a Verb:

1. Sarah laughed.
2. The flowers bloomed in the garden.
3. The children sleep peacefully.

As a Noun:

1. The intransitive of the verb "run" is "running."
2. In the sentence "She sings every day," "sings" is an intransitive verb.

As an Adjective:

1. In the sentence "The bus stopped suddenly," "stopped" is used as an intransitive adjective.
2. The intransitive nature of the verb "fall" was evident in the sentence.

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