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The verb tenses can be split into which 3 primary categories?

action, linking, and helping

dynamic, static, and auxiliary

past, present, and future

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Definition for abd (2 of 3)

ABD

or A.B.D.

abbreviation

all but dissertation: applied to a person who has completed all requirements for a doctoral degree except for the writing of a dissertation.

Definition for abd (3 of 3)

abd.

abbreviation

abdicated.

abdomen.

abdominal.

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How to use abd in a sentence

Underneath my name, in black ballpoint pen, it says: Abd pain; Diff breathing; Inhalation.
How 9/11 Made Journalists Part of the Story|Allison Gilbert|May 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Abd Ar-Rahim al-Hammadi, who goes by the name Abu Omar, is the assistant headmaster at the school.
Millions of Refugees from Syria’s War Are Clinging to Life In Toxic Conditions|Christopher Looney|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Other officials in Yemen have expressed doubt as to whether Abd al-Raouf was even a member of AQAP.
Six Key Parts of a New Report That May Change Your View on Drones|Abby Haglage|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The intended target, an al Qaeda chief named Abd al-Raouf al-Dahab, was not in the vehicle.
Six Key Parts of a New Report That May Change Your View on Drones|Abby Haglage|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST

“If the regime is pushed into a corner, it will use chemical weapons,” says the captain, Abd al-Salam Ahmed Abdul Razek.
Inside Bashar al-Assad’s Army|Mike Giglio|December 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Abd Allah was so pleased with this compliment that he ordered him a valuable present.
A Boswell of Baghdad|E. V. Lucas
"On my head and eyes;" and Abd el Aziz receiving a token from the Sultan, went out immediately to obey his orders.
The Arab's Pledge|Edward L. Mitford
M. Thiers wrote to her from Florence that he was not satisfied with the treaty concluded with Abd-el-Kader.
Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino v.2/3, 1836-1840|Duchesse De Dino
In 1848, Abd-el-Kadir and his numerous family occupied this suite.
Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871|Various
It was at this time that the world first heard of Abd-el-Kader.
The Browning Cyclopdia|Edward Berdoe