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gerund

/ˈdʒɛr.ʌnd/

/ˈdʒɛr.ənd/

Translations

gerundnoun

gerunds

/ˈdʒɛr.ʌnd/

/ˈdʒɛr.ənd/

The gerund is a non-finite verb form that functions as a noun.

Герундий — это неличная форма глагола, которая функционирует как существительное.

Synonyms

verbal noun

noun form of a verb

gerundadjective

more gerund

Comp.

most gerund

Super.

/ˈdʒɛrənd/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of a gerund’.

Synonyms

gerundnoun

A form that is derived from a verb but functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing.

Swimming is a good way to stay fit.

gerundadjective

Relating to, involving, or characteristic of a gerund.

Students practiced identifying gerund phrases in the gerund worksheet.