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auxiliary

Pronunciation: [ɔːɡˈzɪl.jər.i]

Word

Learn how to use auxiliary in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “grammar”

(adjective) something that helps another verb express tense or mood. Auxiliary verbs work with main verbs to show when the action happens, like 'is', 'are', or 'will'.

Example

She is playing the piano beautifully.

Example

He doesn't want to play the piano.

Example

Will they be joining us for dinner?

Context: “grammar”

(noun) a verb that helps another verb. Auxiliary verbs give more information about the main verb, like showing if something is happening now or happened earlier.

Example

In the sentence 'They are running', 'are' is the auxiliary verb.

Example

She didn’t use an auxiliary verb in her sentence.

Example

Can you name an auxiliary verb that shows the future?

Context: “support”

(noun) a helper or support person or thing. An auxiliary can help out in a situation, like a teacher's assistant in a classroom.

Example

The auxiliary helped the teacher with the class activities.

Example

There was no auxiliary to assist the group during the project.

Example

Who is the auxiliary in the science class?

How to pronounce auxiliary

Pronunciation: [ɔːɡˈzɪl.jər.i]

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