gerund

About 0.25 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun.
2. noun In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense.

Similar words

gerundive gerund-participle gerund-grinding gigging g-form gentilizing common gender grameme gerrie genetive

Often followed by

phrase is phrases and or in form as of

Word family

gerunds