English

Noun

concrete verb ‎(plural concrete verbs)

1. (Slavic grammar) Concrete verb refers to a verbal aspect in verbs of motion that is unidirectional (as opposed to multidirectional), a definitely directed motion, or a single, completed action (instead of a repeated action or series of actions). Concrete verbs may be either imperfective or perfective.

   (concrete) I went to the post office. (and i'm there now, unidirectional)

   (abstract) I went to the post office. (there and back, multidirectional)

   (concrete) I went to the theater and had an accident. (the event occurred at the theater)

   (abstract) I went to the theater and had an accident. (the event occurred during the trip there and back)

   (concrete) I flew to Frankfurt. (a single, completed action)

   (abstract) I like to fly. (repeated action)

Synonyms

• definite verb

Antonyms

• abstract verb
• indefinite verb
• potential verb

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