1. plural of gerund; verb forms ending in -ing that function as nouns
Usage: grammar

Examples

• Swimming and running are gerunds in the sentence ‘Swimming and running are good exercise.’
• The teacher explained how to identify gerunds in sentences.
• Gerunds can serve as subjects, objects, or complements.
• In ‘I enjoy reading,’ the word ‘reading’ is one of many possible gerunds.
• Students often confuse gerunds with present participles.
• The grammar book has a chapter dedicated to gerunds and infinitives.