Simple Definition of gerund

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gerund

noun

plural gerunds
grammar : an English noun formed from a verb by adding -ing
In the sentence "Learning can be fun," "learning" is a gerund.

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“Gerund.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gerund. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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