Gerunds: -ing

What is a gerund?

A gerund is a word ending in -ing that is derived from a verb, but functions as a noun.

When do Gerunds get their own lemma, and when are they placed under their base lemma (unconjugated verb term entry)?

Summary Chart
	Enter as own lemma	Place under base lemma
Single words	Gerund has a noun definition of “The act of a".	Gerund does not have a noun definition "The act of a"
Multi-word phrases	Base lemma is not a verb.	Base lemma is a verb.

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