inf
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8.8
A label showing the base form of a verb
- symbol
- Specialized
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infinitivo
- Teachers often write inf next to verbs to indicate the infinitive form in grammar lessons.
Examples
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The dictionary entry listed 'go' as the inf before showing its other forms.
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In the verb table, the inf column shows the base form of each verb.
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Inf is an important abbreviation in grammar.
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In grammar, the abbreviation inf stands for infinitive.
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In the verb table, the inf column shows the base form of each verb.
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Teachers often write inf next to verbs to indicate the infinitive form in grammar lessons.
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The dictionary entry listed 'go' as the inf before showing its other forms.
Synonyms
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4.2
The basic form of a verb often with 'to' before it, like 'to run'
is a short written abbreviation used to indicate that verb form
Surface Forms
inf main
Etymology
Inf in grammar is short for infinitive, the base form of a verb often shown with 'to' like 'to go'. So teachers write inf to mark the simple or base form of a verb.