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Complete Definition of "modal verb"

English
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Noun
en-noun|sg=modal verb

  1. grammar an auxiliary verb whose primary function is to express mood

Usage notes
In the English language, the modal verbs are - can, may, must, ought, shall, should, will and would, among others

Synonyms
modal
modal auxiliary

Translations
rfc-level|Translations at L4+ not in L3 POS section
Dutch: modaal werkwoord n
German: Modalverb n

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