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Accusative

Verb / ʌˈkju:zʌtɪv / Another word for accusative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accusative is a grammatical case used to mark the direct object of a transitive verb.

Synonyms & similar words

objective accusing accusatory accusativecase objectivecase accusive objective target recipient receiver patient goal aim end destination purpose intent design ambition aspiration

Example sentences

  1. The accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a sentence.
  2. In the sentence 'I saw the dog', 'dog' is in the accusative case.
  3. The accusative case can also be used to mark the object of some prepositions.
  4. In the sentence 'I gave the book to her', 'her' is in the accusative case.
  5. The accusative case is one of several cases in many languages.

Quotes

  • 'Accusative, infinitive, nominative, and genitive.' These were the four magic words that would admit me into the wonderful world of grammar. - Mary Mapes Dodge
  • 'It is the accusative case.' The two men looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders. - Franz Kafka
  • 'The accusative is always the direct object, right?' 'No, sometimes it's the object of a preposition.' 'Oh, right.' - Grammar Humor

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