adverb
- in a way that involves a direct object; describing how a transitive verb is used
Usage: grammar
Examples
- The verb ‘eat’ can be used transitively, as in ‘I eat apples.’
- In the sentence ‘She reads books,’ the verb ‘reads’ is used transitively.
- The teacher explained how to use action verbs transitively.
- When used transitively, the verb ‘throw’ requires a direct object.
- The word ‘run’ can function both transitively and intransitively.