Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intransitive
Adjective
/ɪnˈtræn.zɪ.tɪv/
Definition
Not requiring or taking a direct object in a sentence.
Examples
- The sun sets.
- She sleeps.
- The baby cries.
- They laughed.
Meaning
Intransitive verbs are those that do not have a direct object. They express an action or state of being that does not transfer to another noun.
Synonyms
- None (in the context of grammar).
