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Linking verbs are verbs that don’t show an action but rather describe the subject. While verbs like walk or jump represent an action, linking verbs like be or seem add more details to the subject, such as “he seems nice” or “she is an architect.” 

Formally known as copulas or copulae, linking verbs are an important part of any language, especially in English where the most common verb, be, is a linking verb.

In this guide, we explain the basics of linking verbs, show you how to use them, and give linking verb examples. But first, let’s take a closer look at the question, What are linking verbs?

What is a linking verb?

Unlike other verbs, linking verbs do not show an action—or more accurately, the only action they show is merely existing.

Linking verbs simply explain the state of the subject, such as what it is or how it looks.

Linking verb list

• I am thirteen years old.
• She seems sad today.
• This place looks like a mess!

This makes linking verbs different from other types of verbs like ditransitive verbs, phrasal verbs, or impersona

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