Gerund, e.g Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Gerund, e.g" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Best Answer:
NOUN

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Gerund, e.g." corresponds to the answer "NOUN." This connection may seem puzzling at first, but it reveals a key insight into grammatical categories. In traditional grammar, a gerund functions as a verbal noun, combining the characteristics of both verbs and nouns. While a gerund typically ends in "-ing" and functions as a verb in a sentence, it acts as a noun by representing an activity or process. Therefore, the answer "NOUN" for the clue "Gerund, e.g." highlights the linguistic overlap between gerunds and nouns as they both serve as naming words, albeit in different grammatical contexts.



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Definition of "NOUN"

a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun).


 The Crossword clue "Gerund, e.g" published 7 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
CrosswordDateAnswer
USA Today12 October 2018NOUN
Wall Street Journal30 May 2018NOUN
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate1 April 2018NOUN
New York Times8 October 2007NOUN


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