verbal

/ˈvɜː.bəl//ˈvɝ.bəl/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation

noun

1. (grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.

Synonyms: non-finite verb

2. A confession given to police.

Synonyms

verb

1. To induce into fabricating a confession.

adjective

1. Of or relating to words.

Synonyms: wordish

2. Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.

3. Consisting of words only.

Antonyms: non-verbal, substantive

4. Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.

"a verbal contract"

5. (grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.

Synonyms: rhematic

6. (grammar) Used to form a verb.

7. Capable of speech.

Antonyms: preverbal

8. Word for word.

"a verbal translation"

Synonyms: literal, verbatim

9. Abounding with words; verbose.

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