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Definition of Gerund
1. Noun. A noun formed from a verb (such as the '-ing' form of an English verb when used as a noun).
Definition of Gerund
1. n. A kind of verbal noun, having only the four oblique cases of the singular number, and governing cases like a participle.
Definition of Gerund
1. Noun. (grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently.) ¹
2. Noun. (grammar) In some languages such as Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb. These words are sometimes referred to as conjunctive participles. ¹
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Definition of Gerund
1. a verbal noun [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gerund
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Galician