main verb

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|grammar}} In a [[clause]], the verb with the highest [[semantic]] content, contrasted with [[auxiliary verb]].
2. {{lb|en|grammar}} In a [[sentence]], the [[main clause|main-clause]] verb with the highest [[semantic]] content.

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