Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
auxiliary verb
Noun
/ɔːɡˈzɪl.jə.ri vɜːrb/
Definition
A verb that provides additional support to the main verb in a sentence to express tense, mood, or voice.
Examples
- She is writing a letter.
- They have finished their homework.
- He was watching TV when I called.
Meaning
An auxiliary verb helps to form different tenses, moods, or voices of main verbs. It is also known as a helping verb.
Synonyms
- helper verb
- supporting verb
