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Participle

Verb / ˈpɑ:rtɪˌsɪpʌl / Another word for participle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A participle is a form of a verb that can function as an adjective or noun, and is created by adding -ing, -d, -ed, -t, -en, or -n to the base form of the verb.

Synonyms & similar words

participial inflection gerund adjective adjectival adjectivally verbal participial verbalism verbalization

Example sentences

  1. The word 'running' is a participle in the sentence 'The running water is refreshing.'
  2. The sentence 'He had eaten the pizza' includes a past participle.
  3. The present participle 'singing' functions as an adjective in the sentence 'The singing birds woke me up.'

Quotes

  • 'Participle' is a grammatical term, not a medical condition. - Unknown
  • A participle is a word that is used as an adjective or to form verb tense. - Richard Nordquist
  • I'm a participle in a compound sentence. - Unknown

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