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gerund

IPA pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛrənd/

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Russian meaning

герундий

English definition

A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

Example

In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

Collocations

gerund phrase
use a gerund
gerund or infinitive

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