Gerunds are verb forms ending in -ing that function as nouns in sentences. They can act as subjects, objects, or complements.
A gerund is the -ing form of a verb used as a noun (e.g., "Swimming is fun"). It can appear as the subject ("Running is healthy"), the object ("I enjoy reading"), or after certain prepositions and verbs ("She is good at painting"; "They avoid talking"). Gerunds express actions or states in a general sense.
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Table of Contents
- Uses and Structure
Gerunds: a comprehensive overview of their role as verb forms ending in -ing, functioning as nouns in English grammar.
- Gerunds vs. Infinitives
Gerunds vs. Infinitives explains the difference between using -ing forms and to + base form verbs, including rules, examples, and common verbs that follow each pattern.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
