infinitive

Example Sentences

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All other Greek dialects known today have stopped using the infinitive found in ancient Greek.

From Science Daily

The NI Civil Service did remove the split infinitive of "to boldly go", replacing it with a more grammatically correct version.

From BBC

Correct French would not have used the infinitive “tuer,” but rather the past participle, ending with an “e” to agree with the female writer, Ms. Marchal.

From New York Times

The app and browser extension works across programs and platforms, pointing out your split infinitives in emails, word processors, websites, or on social media.

From Fox News

Split infinitives in particular, he snaps, are “a thorn in my side.”

From Washington Post