gerund
/ˈdʒɛrənd/
noun
- A noun form of a verb that ends in '-ing' and functions as a noun, for example 'swimming' in 'Swimming is fun.'
- She enjoys reading, so she uses 'reading' as a gerund in her sentences.
- Learning a new language can be challenging, and 'learning' here is a gerund.
- In the sentence 'Running is good exercise,' the word 'running' is a gerund.