Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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participle | Yes | No | No | No |
present participle | Yes | No | No | No |
participle (noun) | present participle (noun) |
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a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses | a participle expressing present action; in English is formed by adding -ing |