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What is a whole verb?

The term "whole verb" isn't a standard grammatical term. It's not a recognized category in traditional grammar. It's possible the term was used in a specific context or within a specific grammatical theory, but without more information, it's difficult to define what it means.

Here are some possible interpretations based on how the term might be used:

* A verb phrase: This is the most likely interpretation. A verb phrase is a group of words that includes the main verb and any helping verbs. Examples: *is running*, *has been eaten*, *will be built*. In this context, "whole verb" might refer to the complete verb phrase.

* A verb with all its parts: This might refer to a verb with its base form (e.g., "run"), its inflectional endings (e.g., "running," "ran," "runs"), and any related particles (e.g., "up," "down").

* A verb used in a complete sentence: This could be referring to a verb that is not just part of a phrase but is used in a sentence with a subject.

To understand the meaning of "whole verb" in a specific context, you'll need more information about where you encountered the term.

Please provide more context, such as the source where you saw the term, or the specific sentence where it was used. This will help me give you a more accurate answer.

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