Accomplishment

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Definition

Accomplishment is a type of situation (or state of affair) which is dynamic (implies change), telic (has a natural endpoint) and durative (non-punctual).

Examples

English

  • build, make, draw a picture, look through, walk a mile, read a book

Example sentences:

  • They built a hous last year.
  • He read the book yesterday.

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