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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

participle

/ˈpɑrtɪkəl/ part of speech (verb, noun) · British & US
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What does participle mean?

part of speech (verb, noun)

A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective, typically ending in -ing or -ed. It is used to describe an action or state.

Example

"The falling leaves created a crunchy carpet underfoot."

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