Definitions for modal verb

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Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

  1. modal verb(noun)ɒk

    a verb such as can, may, should, would, etc. indicating possibility, permission, or intention

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  1. modal verb(Noun)

    An auxiliary verb whose primary function is to express mood.


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