auxiliary

adjective (auxiliary); noun (an auxiliary, auxiliaries)

«auxiliary» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

adjective: Giving extra help or support: an auxiliary engine is a backup. tree →
noun (grammar): A helping verb, like be, have or do, used with another verb: «She IS running», «I HAVE eaten». tree →
noun: A helper or extra worker, like a nursing auxiliary. tree →

In the lessons

In grammar lessons, auxiliary verbs make tenses, questions and negatives; modal verbs (can, will, must) are also auxiliaries. In everyday life, auxiliary staff and auxiliary power help. Phrases: «auxiliary verb», «auxiliary power».

Examples

In «I am eating», «am» is the auxiliary verb. tree →
The ship used its auxiliary engine. tree →
«Do» is the auxiliary in «Do you like it?». tree →
She works as a nursing auxiliary. tree →
The hospital has auxiliary power if the lights go out. tree →
Underline the auxiliary verbs. tree →

Note

Spelling trap: auxil-i-ary. Said «awg-ZIL-ya-ree».

On Mova

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