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intransitively

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an intransitive manner; without an object following.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • The verb 'die' is used intransitively.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in an intransitive manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • you can use the verb `drink' intransitively, without a direct object

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: transitively

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English intransitive Middle English -ly English -ly English intransitively From intransitive + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: intransitivament — in an intransitive manner
  • Finnish: intransitiivisesti — in an intransitive manner
  • French: intransitivement — in an intransitive manner
  • Galician: intransitivamente — in an intransitive manner
  • Italian: intransitivamente — in an intransitive manner
  • Korean: 자동사로 (jadongsalo) — in an intransitive manner
  • Spanish: intransitivamente — in an intransitive manner