Definitions for gerund
ˈdʒɛr əndgerund

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gerundnoun

   a noun formed from a verb (such as the `-ing' form of an English verb when used as a noun)

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1. Gerundnoun

   In Modern English, the -ing form of a verb, when functioning as a noun; as, running is good for the heart.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gerundnoun

   A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently.)

   In the phrase Walking is good exercise.', walking is a gerund.

2. gerundnoun

   In some languages such as Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb. These words are sometimes referred to as conjunctive participles.

   In the Russian ' .' (One shouldn't cross a street while reading a newspaper.), while reading' is a gerund.

3. Etymology: From gerundium, from gerundus, future passive participle (gerundive) of gero.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gerundnoun

   In the Latin grammar, a kind of verbal noun, which governs cases like a verb.

   Etymology: gerundium, Latin.

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1. gerund

   A gerund is a verbal that ends in "-ing" and functions as a noun in a sentence. It can be used in various positions within a sentence, such as the subject, a direct object, a subject complement, or as the object of a preposition.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gerundnoun

   a kind of verbal noun, having only the four oblique cases of the singular number, and governing cases like a participle

2. Gerundnoun

   a verbal noun ending in -e, preceded by to and usually denoting purpose or end; -- called also the dative infinitive; as, "Ic haebbe mete to etanne" (I have meat to eat.) In Modern English the name has been applied to verbal or participal nouns in -ing denoting a transitive action; e. g., by throwing a stone

3. Etymology: [L. gerundium, fr. gerere to bear, carry, perform. See Gest a deed, Jest.]

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1. Gerund

   In Latin and English grammar, the gerund is a non-finite verb form used to make a verb phrase that can serve in place of a noun phrase. The English gerund ends in -ing; the same verb form also serves as the English present participle, and as a pure verbal noun. The Latin gerund is a verb form which behaves similarly to a noun, although it can only appear in certain oblique cases. In relation to other languages, the term gerund may be applied to a form which has noun-like uses like the Latin and English gerunds, or in some cases to various other non-finite verb forms, such as adverbial participles. Gerund comes from the Latin gerundium, which itself derives from the gerundive of the Latin verb gero, namely gerundus, meaning " to be carried out".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gerund

   jer′und, n. a part of the Latin verb which has the value of a verbal noun—e.g. amandum, loving.—ns. Ger′und-grind′er, a teacher, tutor; Ger′und-grind′ing.—adj. Gerund′ial.—n. Gerund′ive, the future passive participle of a Latin verb. [L. gerundium—gerĕre, to bear.]

Matched Categories

1. • Verbal Noun

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for gerund »

1. gurned

2. nudger

3. dunger

4. greund

How to pronounce gerund?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say gerund in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gerund in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gerund in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gerund
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=gerund
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gerund
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=gerund
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gerund
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gerund
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=gerund
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=gerund