concrete verb

plural concrete verbs

1. grammarOf Slavic languages, a verbal aspect in a verb of motion that is unidirectional (as opposed to multidirectional), a definitely directed motion, or a single, completed action (instead of a repeated action or series of actions). Concrete verbs may be either imperfective or perfective.

   (abstract) I like to fly. (repeated action)

   (concrete) I flew to Frankfurt. (a single, completed action)

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   (abstract) I went to the post office. (there and back, multidirectional)

   (concrete) I went to the post office. (and am there now, unidirectional)

   (abstract) I went to the theater and had an accident. (the event occurred during the trip there and back)

   (concrete) I went to the theater and had an accident. (the event occurred at the theater)

   Synonyms: definite verb · Antonyms: abstract verb