Definitions

1. noun

A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun, often referring to the action or process itself.

“The gerund ‘running’ is a common noun in the sentence ‘Running is good exercise.’”

2. verb

To form or convert a verb into a gerund.

“The sentence ‘This exercise gerunds the verb, turning it into a gerund.’ illustrates this usage.”

3. grammar

A grammatical term describing a verb form ending in -ing.

“Linguists often discuss gerunds in terms of their grammatical function and formation.”

4. linguistics

A term used to describe the process of forming or converting a verb into a gerund.

“The linguist studied the process of gerund formation in different languages.”