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gerund

/ˈdʒɛrənd/ noun · British & US
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What does gerund mean?

noun

A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun, often referring to an action or activity.

Example

"The gerund 'swimming' is a common noun in the sentence 'Swimming is my favorite exercise.'"

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