infinitive

[US]/ɪn'fɪnɪtɪv/
[UK]/ɪn'fɪnətɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (verb) non-finite form
adj. non-finite form; the verb form with "to" that expresses purpose, reason, etc.

Example Sentences

an infinitive form of the verb

Real-world Examples

You can't use an infinitive so this sentences is wrong.

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's grammar class

Remember to use the infinitive after the person.

Source: Learn grammar with Lucy.

Super easy! Just use the infinitive without " to" . Easy!

Source: Dad teaches you grammar.

And when we use do you fancy, we don't use the infinitive to go.

Source: Teaching English outside of Cambridge.

The structure is subject, let, object, infinitive.

Source: Learn grammar with Lucy.

Most are followed by an infinitive verb.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

Can you identify the split infinitive in that example?

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

First things first, what are gerunds and infinitives?

Source: Teaching English outside of Cambridge.

'Can' is the base form of the verb, which is the infinitive without 'to'.

Source: BBC Listening December 2014 Collection

When an adjective is followed by a verb, its form is usually a full infinitive.

Source: Grammar Lecture Hall

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