verb

a word of action or being

Root

Other words with the verb / verbum root

  • proverb: a short familiar saying that carries advice
  • verbal: relating to words or speech
  • verbiage: wording; excessive or unnecessary words
  • verbose: using too many words
  • verbosity: use of too many words

Verb is the familiar grammar anchor, but the older family is broader: word.

In grammar class, the verb carried the action of the sentence.

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