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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:

  • thoughts and opinions
  • emotions
  • senses and perceptions
  • possession and measurement

Some verbs can be both stative and dynamic: