modal auxiliary


Definition: Meaning of, modal auxiliary in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈməʊd(ə)l ɔːɡˈzɪlɪəri;ɒɡˈzɪlɪəri /

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Singular Plural
modal auxiliary modal auxiliaries
[countable]
  1. a modal verb
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modal auxiliary used in phrases

  • modal auxiliary verb (noun)
    1. such as 'can' or 'will' an auxiliary verb that is used to express modality
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