Intransitive

C1 16+

Synonyms of intransitive

Antonyms of intransitive

Collocations of intransitive

intransitive verb
Frequency: 80 %

An intransitive verb does not require a direct object.

intransitive nature
Frequency: 65 %

The intransitive nature of the problem made it difficult to solve.

intransitive sentence
Frequency: 60 %

The linguist analyzed the structure of the intransitive sentence.

intransitive behavior
Frequency: 50 %

His intransitive behavior suggested a lack of interest in the conversation.

intransitive movement
Frequency: 40 %

The dancer's intransitive movement captivated the audience.

Idiomatic Expressions for intransitive

  • Phrase: intransitive nature
    Meaning: the quality of not requiring a direct object
    Usage: The intransitive nature of the verb 'sleep' means it does not need an object to complete its meaning.