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Is chirped a transitive of intransitive verb?

"Chirped" is the past tense of the verb "chirp". Whether "chirp" is transitive or intransitive depends on the context. Here's why:

Intransitive:

* Meaning: To make a short, high-pitched sound.

* Example: The bird chirped happily.

* Structure: Subject + Verb

* No direct object: The bird isn't directly acting on anything else.

Transitive:

* Meaning: To say something in a short, high-pitched sound.

* Example: The bird chirped a greeting.

* Structure: Subject + Verb + Direct Object

* Direct object: The greeting is the object of the bird's action.

Therefore, "chirped" can be both transitive and intransitive, depending on the context and whether it has a direct object.

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