A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. It is one of the main parts of speech in English grammar and is used to convey the action or state of the subject in a sentence. Verbs can be used in different tenses, such as past, present, or future, and can also be modified by auxiliary verbs or adverbs. Examples of verbs include "run," "eat," "sleep," "is," and "have."