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gerund Definition


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gerund
noun
    1. grammar.
      A noun that is formed from a verb and which describes an action. In English it ends in -ing, eg ‘the baking of bread' and ‘Smoking damages your health'.
Derivative: gerundial
adj
    Etymology: 16c: from Latin gerundium, from gerere to carry.



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