verby

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

verb +‎ -y

Adjective[edit]

verby (comparative more verby, superlative most verby)

  1. Having the characteristics of a verb.
    • 2013, Harrie Wetzer, The Typology of Adjectival Predication, page 240:
      Within this line of reasoning, then, Tagalog is classified as a language in which adjectivals are essentially neutral between a nouny and a verby interpretation.

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch voorbij, from Middle Dutch vorebi.

Pronunciation[edit]

Adverb[edit]

verby

  1. over, past, gone by

Czech[edit]

Noun[edit]

verby f

  1. instrumental plural of verbum