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Noun

1. 1
   The form of an English verb that ends in -ing and can function as a noun, an adjective, or a progressive verb.

   "Near-synonyms: (in other operational definitions) gerund, present participle"

Synonyms

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gerunding-formpresent participle

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"Near-synonyms: (in other operational definitions) gerund, present participle"

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