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A '''dynamic''' or '''finitive verb''' is a [[verb]] that shows continued or progressive [[Action (philosophy)|action]] on the part of the [[subject (grammar)|subject]]. This is the opposite of a [[stative verb]]. |
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Dynamic verbs have duration, that is, they occur over time. This time may or may not have a defined [[telicity|endpoint]], and may or may not yet have occurred. These distinctions lead to various forms related to [[Grammatical tense|tense]] and [[Grammatical aspect|aspect]]. For example, a dynamic verb may be said to have a durative [[Grammatical aspect|aspect]] if there is not a defined endpoint, or a punctual aspect if there is a defined endpoint. |
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Verbs in English can be classified into two categories: stative verbs and dynamic verbs. Dynamic verbs (sometimes referred to as "action verbs") usually describe actions we can take, or things that happen; stative verbs usually refer to a state or condition which is not changing or likely to change. The difference is important, because stative verbs cannot normally be used in the continuous (BE + ING) forms. This will explain the differences between the two types of verb, and give lots of examples of each kind. |
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Examples of dynamic verbs are 'to run', 'to hit', 'to intervene', 'to savour' and 'to go'. |
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Dynamic verbs, as you can see from the table above, can be used in the simple and perfect forms (plays, played, has played, had played) as well as the continuous or progressive forms (is playing, was playing, has been playing, had been playing). |
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An outstanding feature of modern English is its limited use of the simple present tense of dynamic verbs. Generally, the [[Continuous and progressive aspects|progressive tense]] is required to express an action taking place in the present (I am going). The simple present usually refers to a habitual action (I go every day), a general rule (water runs downhill), a future action in some subordinate clauses (if I go) or the [[historical present]] (President signs bill). |
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Note that we CANNOT use these verbs in the continuous (progressive) forms; you CAN'T say "*Yong is owning three cars." Owning is a state, not an action, so it is always in the simple form. |
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A dynamic verb expresses a wide range of actions which may be physical (to run), mental (to ponder) or perceptual (to see) as opposed to a stative verb which purely expresses a state in which there is no obvious action (to know, believe, suppose etc.). |
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Example verbs: |
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Dynamic verbs, the lists may help you to understand what types of verbs are likely what types are commonly dynamic. |
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Dynamic Verbs: |
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eat |
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drink |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dynamic Verb}} |
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go |
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[[Category:Verb types]] |
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type |
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read |
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[[nl:Actief werkwoord]] |
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write |
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[[ja:運動詞]] |
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listen |
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speak |
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watch |
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say |
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grow |
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work |
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sleep |
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cook |
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A dynamic or finitive verb is a verb that shows continued or progressive action on the part of the subject. This is the opposite of a stative verb.
Dynamic verbs have duration, that is, they occur over time. This time may or may not have a defined endpoint, and may or may not yet have occurred. These distinctions lead to various forms related to tense and aspect. For example, a dynamic verb may be said to have a durative aspect if there is not a defined endpoint, or a punctual aspect if there is a defined endpoint.
Examples of dynamic verbs are 'to run', 'to hit', 'to intervene', 'to savour' and 'to go'.
An outstanding feature of modern English is its limited use of the simple present tense of dynamic verbs. Generally, the progressive tense is required to express an action taking place in the present (I am going). The simple present usually refers to a habitual action (I go every day), a general rule (water runs downhill), a future action in some subordinate clauses (if I go) or the historical present (President signs bill).
A dynamic verb expresses a wide range of actions which may be physical (to run), mental (to ponder) or perceptual (to see) as opposed to a stative verb which purely expresses a state in which there is no obvious action (to know, believe, suppose etc.).
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