participle
/ˈpɑrtɪsɪpəl/
noun
- A word formed from a verb that can function as an adjective or help form verb tenses, such as 'broken' or 'walking'.
- In 'the painted fence,' 'painted' is a past participle used as an adjective.
- The present participle 'singing' can be part of a continuous tense, like 'is singing.'
- Learning to use participles correctly improves your grammar and writing style.