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Definition stative in British English

stative adjective

adjective
/ˈsteɪtɪv/
1

used for describing verbs like 'know' or 'own' that deal with states, as opposed to verbs like 'listen', 'talk', or 'go' that deal with actions

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Definition stative in British English