S T A T E
V E R B S
State verbs
Stative verbs describe a state rather than an action. A stative verb is a verb used primarily to describe a state of being (I am) or situation (I have). They aren't usually used in the present continuous form.
Stative verbs often relate to:
- thoughts and opinions
- emotions
- senses and perceptions
- possession and measurement
Some verbs can be both stative and dynamic:
State verbs
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S T A T E
V E R B S
State verbs
Stative verbs describe a state rather than an action. A stative verb is a verb used primarily to describe a state of being (I am) or situation (I have). They aren't usually used in the present continuous form.
Stative verbs often relate to:
Some verbs can be both stative and dynamic: