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noun

  • A group of words consisting of a verb ending in -ing and its accompanying modifiers or objects, which functions collectively as a noun in a sentence.

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Gerunds, explanation of, 80; confusion with participle, 80; with noun or pronoun modifier, 81; placing of gerund phrase, 81-82.

From Practical Grammar and Composition by Wood, Thomas

Exception: When the gerund phrase denotes a general action, it may be used without grammatical connection to the sentence; as, In traveling, good drinking water is essential.

From Practical Grammar and Composition by Wood, Thomas

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Possible Synonyms

  • nominal phrase
  • -ing noun phrase
  • verbal noun phrase
  • gerundial phrase

Possible Antonyms

  • adjectival phrase
  • prepositional phrase
  • participial phrase
  • infinitive phrase

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