SVO definition

SVO

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Etymology

Initialism of “subject-verb-object”.

Adjective

SVO

of a language, employing a system of syntax where the subject of a sentence precedes the verb, which is followed by the object.

English is an SVO language.

See also

absolutive
accusative
active
ergative
Fluid-S
nominative
OSV
OVS
Split-S
SOV
VOS
VSO
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