Associations to the word «Participle»

Wiktionary

PARTICIPLE, noun. (grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle.

Dictionary definition

PARTICIPLE, noun. A non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses.

Wise words

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