What is a stative verb? The following lesson provides definition and examples of stative verbs in English with ESL infographics.
Stative Verbs
Stative Verb Definition
Stative verbs are verbs that describe a state rather than an action. When describing states, they never take the continuous (‘-ing’) form.
Stative Verb Examples
Here are some examples of stative verbs and instances of their correct and incorrect usage.
|
STATIVE VERB |
CORRECT USAGE |
INCORRECT USAGE |
| Like | I like you. | I am liking you. |
| Love | I love you. | I am loving you. |
| Hate | I hate you. | I am hating you |
| Appear | It appears to be cloudy. | It is appearing to be cloudy. |
| Believe | I believe in God. | I am believing in God. |
| Fit | This shoe fits me. | This shoe is fitting me. |
| Sound | This song sounds good. | This song is sounding good. |
| Remember | I remember everything. | I am remembering everything. |
Stative Verbs in English | Infographic
