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 Definitions of modal auxiliary  [ˈmoʊd l]  

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Definition of 'modal auxiliary' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) modal auxiliary
any of a group of auxiliary verbs, in English including can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must, typically used with the base form of another verb to express distinctions of mood.

Etymology:  (1930–35)


'modal auxiliary' - Nearby Entries  

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