Synonyms for auxiliary verb

Most common

auxiliary · helping verb · helper verb

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Noun

Antonyms

full verb, main verb, modal

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect.

Example sentences

• auxiliary The future tense is formed with an auxiliary verb.

By length

9 letters

auxiliary⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (auxiliary⁴ = 4 syllables).