What is the term for the most basic form of a verb, often preceded by the word 'to' in English?
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Infinitive
Examples include 'to be' or 'to run.' In many other languages, like Spanish or French, the infinitive is a single word with a specific ending, such as '-ar' or '-re.'
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- What is the name for the basic verb form that, in English, typically follows the word 'to'?