intransative

Intransitive refers to a verb that does not take a direct object. This means the action of the verb is complete in itself and does not transfer to anything or anyone else. For example, in the sentence "She sleeps," the verb "sleeps" is intransitive. There is no direct object receiving the action of sleeping. The sentence is grammatically complete without one.

In contrast, transitive verbs require a direct object to make a complete thought. For instance, in "He reads a book," the verb "reads" is transitive, and "a book" is the direct object. The action of reading is transferred to the book.

Many verbs can be used both transitively and intransitively, depending on the context. The verb "run" is a common example. "He runs" uses "run" intransitively. However, "He runs a business" uses "run" transitively, with "a business" as the direct object. Understanding whether a verb is intransitive or transitive is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences and for precise communication. Intransitive verbs often describe states of being, movements, or actions that are self-contained. They are fundamental to the structure of many sentences in English and other languages.