A verb is a type of word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. It is often considered the most important part of a sentence because it conveys the main idea or message. In other words, a verb is what the sentence’s subject is doing, experiencing, or being.
For example:
- John runs every morning. (The verb “runs” expresses the action that John is performing.)
- The sun is shining brightly. (The verb “is shining” expresses the state of being of the sun.)
- She sang a beautiful song. (The verb “sang” expresses the action that she performed.)
Verbs can be in different tenses (past, present, future), moods (indicative, imperative, subjunctive), and voices (active, passive). They can also be modified by adverbs to indicate the manner in which the action is being performed.