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auxiliary

In grammar, a verb that is subordinate to the main lexical verb in a clause. Auxiliaries can convey distinctions of tense, aspect, mood, person, and number. In Germanic languages such as English and Romance languages such as French, an auxiliary verb occurs with the main verb in the form of an infinitive or participle.


auxiliary
1. Nautical (of a sailing vessel) having an engine
2. Nautical
a. a sailing vessel with an engine
b. the engine of such a vessel
3. Navy a vessel such as a tug, hospital ship, etc., not used for combat


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