Stative verbs are verbs that describe a state rather than an action. They often relate to thoughts, feelings, relationships, senses, or possessions. Here are some common stative verbs:
1. Know - Relates to understanding or awareness (e.g., "I know the answer.")
2. Like - Expresses preference or enjoyment (e.g., "They like ice cream.")
3. Love - Indicates strong affection (e.g., "I love my family.")
4. Hate - Shows strong dislike (e.g., "He hates waiting.")
5. Want - Expresses desire (e.g., "I want a new phone.")
6. Need - Indicates necessity (e.g., "She needs help.")
7. Believe - Relates to opinion or faith (e.g., "I believe in honesty.")
8. Think - Refers to thoughts or opinions (e.g., "He thinks it's a good idea.")
9. Understand - Relates to comprehension (e.g., "They understand the problem.")
10. Have - Express the possession of something (e.g. "I have a new phone.")
Stative verbs are not usually used in continuous (progressive) tenses. For example, you would say "I know" instead of "I am knowing."
