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Definition ditransitive in British English

ditransitive adjective

adjective
/daɪˈtrænsətɪv/
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a ditransitive verb has both a direct object and an indirect object. In the sentence 'Pour him some tea', 'pour' is ditransitive.

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Definition ditransitive in British English