gerund phrase

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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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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 Thomas Wood

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 Thomas Wood

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

nominal phrase
-ing noun phrase
verbal noun phrase
gerundial phrase

Possible Antonyms

adjectival phrase
prepositional phrase
participial phrase
infinitive phrase