gerund
Noun from verb
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.
In Swimming is good exercise, swimming is a gerund—the subject of the sentence.
Gerunds can take objects: I enjoy reading novels.
They differ from participles, which use the same -ing form but function as adjectives or parts of verb phrases rather than nouns.
Word naming something
- verbAction-expressing word
- participleVerb form as adjective
- infinitiveUnconjugated verb form
- verbalsVerb forms as other parts
adjective · adverb · preposition · conjunction · determiner · pronoun · interjection
Verb form as adjective
- nominalizationConverting words to nouns
- nonfiniteVerb lacking tense
- verbalsVerb forms as other parts
- present participleVerb form showing continuity
verb form · conjugation · inflection · declension · morphology · syntax · modifier · complement
Swift foot travel
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
- writingRecorded language on surface
- paintingPigment on canvas
singing · cooking · jogging · fishing · gardening · knitting · shopping · traveling
In designation only
- subjectMatter under discussion
- objectTangible entity or aim
- complementWhat makes complete
- modifierWord altering another
- ESLLanguage instruction abbreviation
- language learningGaining fluency in another tongue
- worksheetExercise page for students
- exerciseActivity for fitness
style guide · textbook · curriculum · pedagogy · error correction · writing instruction
noun
Word naming something
- verbAction-expressing word
- participleVerb form as adjective
- infinitiveUnconjugated verb form
verbals · adjective · adverb · preposition · conjunction · determiner · pronoun · interjection
participle
Verb form as adjective
- nominalizationConverting words to nouns
- nonfiniteVerb lacking tense
- verbalsVerb forms as other parts
present participle · verb form · conjugation · inflection · declension · morphology · syntax · modifier · complement · subject
running
Swift foot travel
painting · singing · cooking · jogging · fishing · gardening · knitting · shopping · traveling · cleaning
nominal
In designation only
- subjectMatter under discussion
- objectTangible entity or aim
- complementWhat makes complete
grammar lesson
- ESLLanguage instruction abbreviation
- language learningGaining fluency in another tongue
- worksheetExercise page for students
exercise · style guide · textbook · curriculum · pedagogy · error correction · writing instruction
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gerundinfinitive
Unconjugated verb form
past participle · present participle · to-infinitive · bare infinitive · participle