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Keywords: Verb, Tense, Adverb, Preposition, Noun

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An infinitive form of the verb; a verb in the infinitive mood; the infinitive mood.

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In the manner of an infinitive mood.

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the form of the verb which is not conjugated. It can be used as a verbal noun eg: My cat loves to play.

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8,9,10 A verb that is usually introduced by to. The infinitive may be used as a noun or a modifier.

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