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participle

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun participle has 1 sense
  1. participle, participial - a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses
    --1 is a kind of verb
    --1 has particulars: present participle; past participle, perfect participle

Definitions from the Web

Participle

Noun:

  • A form of a verb that is used in a sentence to modify a noun or pronoun, often created by adding -ing or -ed to the base form of the verb.

Example sentence:

The swimming books on the shelf caught his attention.


Adjective:

  • Relating to or functioning as a participle.

Example sentence:

The participial grammar section of the book confused the students.


Verb:

  • To use or employ a participle in a sentence.

Example sentence:

She participles frequently to enhance her writing style.

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