An intransitive verb is defined as a verb that does not take a direct object. That means there's no word in the sentence that tells who or what received the action of the verb.

How do you know if a verb is intransitive?

An intransitive verb is one that does not take a direct object. In other words, it is not done to someone or something. It only involves the subject. The opposite of an intransitive verb is a transitive verb.

What is an example of an intransitive verb?

A verb that does not need a direct object to complete its meaning. Run, sleep, travel, wonder, and die are all intransitive verbs. (Compare transitive verb.)