What does semimodal mean?
Semimodal means (grammar) Having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs..
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(grammar) Having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs..
Use semimodal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Semimodal means (grammar) Having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs..
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Use semimodal where its definition matches the intended context.
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