intransitive
1 synonym and 1 antonym for intransitive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Describing a verb that does not take a direct object.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nontransitive
Antonyms
How to use intransitive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
intransitive verb
intransitive use
an intransitive sense
It is a grammatical term, common in teaching and dictionaries.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix in- and transitive.
Full origin of intransitive →Frequently asked questions
What does intransitive mean in grammar?
An intransitive verb does not take a direct object. For example, 'she laughed' needs nothing after the verb.
What is the opposite of intransitive?
The opposite is transitive.
Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive?
Yes, many verbs can be used in either way depending on the sentence, such as 'read' in 'I read' and 'I read a book'.
