Whats the difference between transitive verb and intransitive verb? can we have a list of them?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

First, note that all verbs can be considered transitive and intransitive. When a verb is transitive, it takes a direct object. When it is intransitive, it does not have a direct object.

For example, the verb "to swim." When used intransitively, it doesn't have a dir. obj.:

I swam vigorously against the tide. ("Vigorously" and "against the tide" are adverbs modifying "swam." The is no dir. obj.)

When used transitively, it has a direct obj.:

I swam the channel using all my strength. (Here, "the channel" is the dir. obj. of "swam.")

Note that certain verbs are often said to be "transitive only" or "intransitive only," but even these verbs can be forced into intransitive and transitive usage, respectively.

Also note that only transitive verbs can be put into the passive voice:

I saw the teacher. (This is active voice, and "the teacher" is the dir. obj. of "saw.")

The teacher was seen. (This is passive voice.)

If the active voice sentence is intransitive, then it cannot be put into the passive:

For the first time in my life I saw clearly. (This sentence cannot be put into passive.)

Dimsumexpress · Answer

Anon,
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Whats the difference between transitive verb and intransitive verb? can we have a list of them? (Original post).

That is a long list. Please do a little searching on your own to narrow down the scope of your question. The list that you want is available on the internet.

CalifJim · Answer

There's no complete list. Look the verb up in a dictionary, and you will find the transitive and intransitive uses. The same verb can be both transitive and intransitive.

CJ

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