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accusative

1 of 2adjective
/əˈkjuzətɪv/
1

the grammatical case used for a noun or pronoun that functions as the direct object of a verb

  • In "She saw him," "him" is in the accusative case.
  • In German, accusative pronouns change form.
  • She studied the accusative case in Latin.
  • The accusative form of the word follows the verb.
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containing or expressing accusation