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How many verbs in English?

There's no definitive answer to how many verbs there are in English! Here's why:

* Constantly evolving: The English language is constantly evolving, with new words being created and new uses for existing words emerging.

* Verb forms: Verbs have different forms (present, past, past participle, etc.). Do you want to count each form as a separate verb?

* Phrasal verbs: English has many phrasal verbs (e.g., "look up," "give up") which are combinations of a verb and a preposition or adverb. Do these count as separate verbs?

* Technical and specialized terms: There are many technical and specialized verbs used in specific fields.

However, some estimates suggest there are:

* Around 10,000 to 20,000 core verbs in English.

* Potentially millions of verbs if you include all possible variations and phrasal verbs.

Ultimately, the number of verbs in English is a fluid and ever-changing figure.

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