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'To frighten' is the infinitive form of a verb. Verbs are not typically modified by adjectives, but rather, adverbs. An adjective can be made using this verb as a root: frightening. Example: We had a frightening experience.
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What part of speech is frighten?
"Frightening" is an adjective, as it describes a noun, e.g. The ancient, gnarled tree made a frightening shape in the moonlight.
Is frightening an adjective?
No, frighten is a verb. The participle forms, frighteningand frightened, can be used as adjectives. Examples: a frightening movie, the frightened child.
Is frighten plural?
frighten is a verb. It can be used with both singular and plural subjects and objects, e.g.:They frighten meI frighten them
What is the root word for frighten?
the root word for frighten is fry
Is frighten a noun?
No, frighten is a verb (frighten, frightens, frightening, frightened). The noun form is fright or the present participle of the verb (gerund) frightening.
Is frighten adverb or adjective?
Neither. It is a verb (to frighten, to scare). Adjective forms include the participles frightened and frightening. The adverb frighteningly is much more common than frightenedly.
What is the of frighten?
The word 'frighten' is the verb form of the noun fright.The noun form of the verb to frighten is the gerund, frightening.The word 'frightened' is the past participle, past tense of the verb to frighten. The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.
What is the noun of frightened?
The word 'frighten' is the verb form of the noun fright.The noun form of the verb to frighten is the gerund, frightening.The word 'frightened' is the past participle, past tense of the verb to frighten. The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.
What part of speech is frighten?
"Frightening" is an adjective, as it describes a noun, e.g. The ancient, gnarled tree made a frightening shape in the moonlight.
How do you use the word frighten and frightened correctly?
He was too frightened to enter the dark cellar. He lay in wait, hoping to jump out and frighten his sister. Frighten is a verb and shows an action somebody or something does. It has different forms eg frighten / frightens / frightened / frightening The noises frighten me. The dog frightens me. I frightened my little sister. Am I frightening you? Frightened is also an adjective and is used to describe how someone or something feels eg I am frightened. The boy was frightened when he came home.
Is frightening an adjective?
No, frighten is a verb. The participle forms, frighteningand frightened, can be used as adjectives. Examples: a frightening movie, the frightened child.
Is frighten plural?
frighten is a verb. It can be used with both singular and plural subjects and objects, e.g.:They frighten meI frighten them
How do you spell fright with ed?
The noun is fright, the verb is frighten (to scare) and the past tense or adjective is frightened.
How would you use frighten in a sentence?
"This movie will frighten you."
What is the root word for frighten?
the root word for frighten is fry
What is the past tense of frighten?
The past tense of frighten is frightened.
What is an example of a sentence using the word frighten?
Please do not frighten the cat.
