What is linking verb? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of linking verb

linking verbnoun
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/ˈlɪŋkɪŋ vɜːb//ˈlɪŋkɪŋ vɜːrb/

Where does the word linking verb come from?

The term "linking verb" originated from the grammatical concept that these verbs link, or connect, the subject of a sentence to its predicate, which is a statement or phrase that provides more information about the subject. Linking verbs, also known as copulative verbs, include "is," "are," "was," "were," "be," "becomes," and "being." In a sentence with a linking verb, the predicate does not actually describe an action being performed by the subject, but rather provides more information about the subject's state, appearance, location, or identity, such as "She is a doctor," "They were tired after the long journey," or "The sun is rising." Therefore, linking verbs serve as a connection between the subject and the predicate, linking the two together in a sentence.

Example of vocabulary linking verbnamespace

The sun links to warmth and light.
The newest technology links computers to the internet wirelessly.
She links scholarship to hard work.
The forests and waterways of the Amazon basin link together to form a vital ecosystem.
The suspect linked to the crime was later cleared of all charges.