adjective
- relating to or consisting of words
- spoken rather than written
- relating to verbs
Usage: grammar
noun
- a word or phrase functioning as a verb
Usage: grammar
Examples
- The contract requires a written agreement, not just a verbal promise.
- She gave verbal instructions to the new employee.
- His verbal skills are excellent for public speaking.
- The teacher explained the verbal forms in Spanish grammar.
- A gerund is a type of verbal that functions as a noun.
- They had a verbal agreement about the terms.
- The verbal abuse was completely unacceptable.