Word Type

Noun

The word "gerund" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

gerund-grinder gerund-grinding gerund-participle gerundal gerundial gerundive gerundization gerundize

Context

grammar

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

deverbal noun verbal verbal noun

Type Of (IsA)

verbal noun

Related Terms

active participle adverb adverbial phrase conjunctive dutch function italian participle present participle russian verbal verbal noun

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